KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — It is time for an expansionary fiscal policy to safeguard the people and the economy that have been affected by the novel coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) has approved a total of 2,732 of the 9,290 companies that had applied for the resumption of operations during the movement control order (MCO) period.

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — The people-centric economic stimulus package (Prihatin) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today also provides additional discounts for electricity bills.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The majority of startups and social enterprises are unaware or unsure of the various support instruments or incentives available to counter the impact of Covid-19, according to the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).

By Ashwin Kumar SHAH ALAM, March 27 — Selangor Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari expressed his condolences to the family members of two Covid-19 patients who died in the state. The two victims were the state's first two fatalities due to Covid-19. "My condolences to the family...

SHAH ALAM, March 27 — The next-of-kin and acquaintances of Muslims who have died due to Covid-19 can perform funeral prayers or ‘solat jenazah’ in absence of the body, says Selangor Deputy Mufti Datuk Dr Anhar Opir.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The government’s Movement Control Order to contain Covid-19, which entered its ninth day yesterday saw sterner action on the part of the authorities, with more people across the nation being arrested for defying the order.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Human Resources Ministry, through its agency, the Social Security Organisation (Socso), has launched the Employment Retention Programme (ERP) to assist workers who have lost their jobs.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has temporarily stopped all face-to-face interactions, including counter services and first-time withdrawals of any kind, in response to the movement control order (MCO).

SHAH ALAM, March 26 — Subang Jaya police have warned that stringent measures will be taken against individuals who continue to defy the movement control order (MCO), which has been extended to April 14, community news page SJ Echo reported today.

By Ashwin Kumar PETALING JAYA, March 26 — Petaling Jaya police have detained 15 people in the last two days over failure to comply with the movement control order (MCO). Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, in a statement, said the individuals were arrested under...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) has reminded all rubber licence holders to operate normally during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period to ensure continued operation of the country’s rubber industry.

By Ashwin Kumar SHAH ALAM, March 26 — Selangor has recorded 57 Covid-19 cases, with a total of 435 cases to date, according to data provided by the Health Ministry. The Covid-19 cases in the state saw an increase from 378 to 435 as of yesterday afternoon. Due to the continuous increase,...

PARIS, March 26 — More than three billion people have been asked to stay at home in almost 70 countries and territories as governments battle the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening session today as the government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) stepped in to cushion the economic impact of Covid-19 on the country due to the extended Movement Control Order announced yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its subsidiaries (SEM Group), convenience stores and logistics centre will now operate from 7 am to 11 pm daily, or as advised by the local authorities.

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim SUBANG JAYA, March 25 — The movement control order that was enforced on March 18 has been extended to April 14, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In a special broadcast, Muhyiddin said the decision on the extension is to ensure that the number of new...

By Ashwin Kumar SHAH ALAM, March 25 — The number of Covid-19 cases in the country has climbed to 1,796 as there are 172 new positive cases recorded as of noon, today. In a special Covid-19 address to the nation, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that in the past week alone, 673 new...

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim SUBANG JAYA, March 25 — While there was a less steep rise in the number of new positive Covid-19 cases yesterday, new cases recorded in Selangor continue to rise with a total number of 381. Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari had urged the public,...

SHAH ALAM, March 24 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today expressed his concern over the sheer stubbornness of some people who are still defying the movement control order (MCO) even after seven days of its implementation.