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Malaysian-led research team got recognition by WHO

KUALA LUMPUR: As misinformation on the COVID-19 pandemic became rampant as of late, researchers from across the globe are scrambling to set the records straight on the relatively new disease. Not known to many, there is a Malaysian-led research team

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Sol Kerzner 1935-2020: Visionary South African Hotelier Left an Indelible Mark on the Global Hospitality Industry

LONDON, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Solomon (Sol) Kerzner, one of the world’s most innovative hoteliers, founder of the Southern Sun hotel group, Sun International and Kerzner International, has died of cancer at the Kerzner family home, Leeukoppie Estate, in Cape

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Coronavirus forces states to order nearly one in three Americans to stay home

NEW YORK : Nearly one in three Americans was under orders on Sunday to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as Ohio, Louisiana and Delaware became the latest states to enact broad restrictions, along with the

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MCO: Kedah government limit working hours of several business

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government will limit the operating hours of several business premises or services during the execution of the Movement Control Order (MCO), from 6am to 8pm throughout the state, starting today. Kedah Industry and Investment, Local Government

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Ever-Glory To Report Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings on March 30, 2020

NANJING, China, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Ever-Glory”) (NASDAQ: EVK), a retailer of branded fashion apparel and a leading global apparel supply chain solution provider, today announced that the Company will report its

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COVID-19: Five policemen asked to be in quarantine for 14-days in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Five policemen, two of them with the rank of inspector, are in quarantine at their respective home after they were found to have recently dealt with a man who had been infected with COVID-19 at Ranau station. Sabah

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Italy coronavirus deaths at 5,476 after 651 rise

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic continued its relentless rise in Europe on Sunday with Italy announcing 651 dead in one day, bringing its total to 5,476. It was an increase of 13.5 percent but down from Saturday’s figure when 793 people

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MBC: Santhara must give explanation on MITRA

SUNGAI BULOH: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government urged not to abandon Pakatan Harapan (PH) government’s initiative, to upgrade the Indian community through the Malaysian India Transformation Unit (MITRA). Deputy Minister of Territories, Datuk Seri Santhara Kumar, who is also Segamat

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Improve self-discipline, practice social distancing

KUALA LUMPUR: With the Movement Control Order (MCO) entering its sixth day today, the public is not only expected to comply with the “stay at home” advice, but also on the social distancing aspect, especially in open areas, such as public

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Natsuko Shoji of Été, Tokyo, Is the 2020 Recipient of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award, Sponsored by Valrhona

TOKYO, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Japanese chef Natsuko Shoji of Été in Tokyo is the 2020 winner of the Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by Valrhona. Shoji will be honoured as part of the eighth annual Asia’s 50 Best

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