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Beyond Stimulus Packages Malaysian economy needs a “new deal”!
PSM commends the government that the Supplementary Stimulus Package (Langkah Tambahan Pakej Prihatin) has addressed some of the criticisms leveled against the Stimulus Package announced by the Prime Minister on 27th March 2020. Many voices emanating from the business sector
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Sabah implement five percent sales tax on all petroleum products
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has implemented a five percent sales tax on all petroleum products in the state with effect from March, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. He said the implementation of the tax was discussed
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Trump: WHO is China-centric, ‘really blew it’ on coronavirus
WASHINGTON : U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized the World Health Organization on Tuesday, accusing it of being too focused on China and issuing bad advice during the new coronavirus outbreak and saying he would put a hold on U.S.
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Ismail: Crime index rate drop 70% during MCO
PUTRAJAYA: The nationwide crime index rate has dropped 70% since the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into force on March 18. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, as such there is no reason
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Those who involved in clusters urged to undergo health screening
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Ministry yesterday appealed to those who have connections with COVID-19 clusters to undergo health checks to ensure that they are not infecting others with the virus. Its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman
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Movement Control Order: Extension to be known in about 72 hours
KUALA LUMPUR: In about 72 hours, the public will know whether the Movement Control Order (MCO), enforced since March 18, will be further extended or not to curb the spread of COVID-19. It was initially enforced until March 31, but
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Muhyiddin receives RM 4 million, bringing total at RM 22.6 million
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday received contributions amounting to RM4 million from corporate companies for the COVID-19 Fund, bringing the total amount collected to date to RM22.6 million. In a brief event held at the Perdana Putra
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Hisham: Ministry detect sporadic COVID-19 infection from unknown source
PUCHONG: Health Ministry director general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today said the ministry detected 69 sporadic COVID-19 infection cases from an unknown source. Hisham said the sporadic cases were detected after more than 8,000 people with influenza like illness
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COVID-19: 21 location are in the red zone – Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya, Rembau and Jasin are now categorised as COVID-19 red zones, bringing the tally of the infection’s hotspots to 21 locations across the nation to date. According to statistics released by the Health Ministry (MOH)’s Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre
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Selangor Mansion, Malayan Mansion buildings fourth location placed under EMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has decided to enforce the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) at the Selangor Mansion and Malayan Mansion buildings in Jalan Masjid India here, effective today. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the decision
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