PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — All foreign workers nabbed during the enforcement period of the movement control order (MCO) since March 18 did not have valid travel documents, said Senior Minister (security cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia is prepared to collaborate with Turkey to develop Covid-19 vaccine and related medicines, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Electricity usage by residential users in Peninsular Malaysia soared 23 per cent during the movement control order (MCO) period compared to a decrease of 33 per cent in the overall use, according to the Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Social and education sector restrictions imposed under the movement control order (MCO) are expected to be eased further if daily Covid-19 cases in the country could be sustained at lower double digits or even single digits.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Various matters will be considered, including the readiness of teachers to conduct health checks on students, before schools can reopen, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — Foreigners whose visa or social passes expired during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) will not face any legal action, said Senior Minister (security cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — The government will intensify Op Benteng operations at Malaysia’s borders to ensure foreign workers who sneaked out for the Aidilfitri celebration will not return to the country, said Senior Minister (security cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Malaysia’s efforts in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic continue to yield encouraging results when 15 new positive cases reported today, the lowest ever recorded since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO).

PUTRAJAYA, May 26 — Starting tomorrow, private vehicle drivers will be able to ferry passengers according to their respective vehicle capacity, said Senior Minister (security cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Malaysia’s labour productivity per employment declined 0.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 (Q1 2020) from 1.4 per cent in Q4 2019 following the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) to contain Covid-19 pandemic.

PETALING JAYA, May 20 — A sales manager, who was recorded in a video calling a policeman an idiot at an “Ops Covid-19” roadblock was fined RM100 for the offence and another RM3,000 for obstructing him from discharging his public functions.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Although the usual Aidilfitri exodus is most likely not happening this year, Malaysian drivers and motorists particularly must exercise caution when travelling this weekend as speed kills even on empty roads or when there is considerably less traffic.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — During a pandemic, the safest place for anyone is his or her home.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — At a time when the nation is still hard in battle against the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said the government’s main focus now is to ensure the people’s well-being and safety is assured and protected.

PUTRAJAYA, May 17 — A total of 22 positive Covid-19 cases were recorded today, the third-lowest since the movement control order (MCO) came into force on March 18.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Providing jobs for more than half a million unemployed Malaysians should be made a priority in the government’s economic recovery plan which intends to roll out soon.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The country is projected to record an unemployment rate of between 3.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent this year due to the impact from Covid-19, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) recorded 166,000 job vacancies in the private sector in the first quarter (Q1) 2020, a decrease of 35,000 compared to a year ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — With consumers fully embracing e-commerce due to the movement control order (MCO) to stop the spread of Covid-19, businesses across industries are seen to be pushing boundaries and accelerating their digital presence.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia's economic activity is expected to gradually improve in the second half of the year (2H 2020) after Covid-19 containment measures are eased and the domestic movement control order (MCO) is lifted, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).