[ad_1] The Covid-19 case at Menara Socso was handled in accordance with standard operating procedures established by the Ministry of Health. KUALA LUMPUR: The headquarters of the Social Security Organization (Socso) and all offices and business premises in Menara Socso, here Jalan Ampang, have been closed from Monday to Friday …
Read More »235 arrested for MCO-related offenses
[ad_1] Police and law enforcement officials are reviewing business districts to make sure people are following all standard operating procedures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. (Photo by Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 235 people yesterday for crimes related to the movement control order, Chief Security Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob …
Read More »Mah Sing Considers Listing Hong Kong Manufacturing Division
[ad_1] “As you know, [our manufacturing business comprises] existing plastics and gloves, [which] we are also exporting so this is a fairly global market so we are exploring the possibility of listing in Hong Kong. “- Mah Sing CEO Datuk Steven Ng. KUALA LUMPUR (December 16): Mah Sing Group Bhd …
Read More »WHO’s exclusive vaccine scheme risks failing, leaving poor countries without COVID injections until 2024
[ad_1] BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The global plan to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the poorest countries faces a “very high” risk of failure, which could leave nations without access to vaccines until 2024, according to internal documents. The World Health Organization’s COVAX program is the world’s leading scheme for vaccinating people …
Read More »Zoom to set up an R&D center and hire hundreds of engineers in Singapore
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Wednesday it will expand its presence in Singapore by opening a research and development center and will immediately hire hundreds of engineers for the new operations. The video conferencing service provider said in a statement that it is also doubling …
Read More »UPDATED 1.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (December 16)
[ad_1] Below are the verified locations reported to have been affected today Malaysiakini will continue to add to the list as more locations are announced. If you are aware of any of the locations that were announced today but are not listed here, please email [email protected]. For a list of …
Read More »Oil prices fall on surprise increase in US inventory, demand worries By Reuters
[ad_1] © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Pump jacks work at dusk in an oil field in Midland By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday on a surprise surge in inventories in the United States and as investors remained concerned about lower demand for fuel amid tighter shutdowns …
Read More »1MDB scandal casts shadow over Indonesian wealth fund ambitions
[ad_1] Indonesia’s new endowment fund, Nusantara Investment Authority, begins operations in the second half of next year. JAKARTA: Indonesia will have to emerge from the shadows of neighboring Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal to convince investors that its new endowment fund will not be the victim of corruption. The Nusantara Investment Authority …
Read More »Singapore to open travel bubble as it prepares to replace Davos
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (December 15): Singapore will allow a limited number of business travelers, officials and other “high economic value” travelers from abroad under a “bubble” arrangement that offers a glimpse of what visitors to the Davos conference relocated this year could wait. The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) will make …
Read More »Melaka extends business hours until 2 a.m. M.
[ad_1] MELAKA (Bernama): The Melaka state government is extending the hours of operation of commercial facilities to 2 a.m. on December 15, following a decision by the state Covid-19 committee in a meeting a day earlier. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said the relaxation was in line …
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