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[ad_1] SINGAPORE: A slide in Indonesian equities is evoking memories of the market crises in Southeast Asia in the depths of the March fade. Regional stocks fell after Jakarta’s surprise return to a lockdown sent Indonesian stocks down 5% on Thursday before triggering a brief halt in trading. The volatility …

[ad_1] The health ministry has been pressured by the public to reopen the border with Singapore. (Photo by Bernama) ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Ministry of Health is studying the full reopening of the border between Malaysia and Singapore for daily trips, said Minister Dr. Adham Baba. He said the plan to …

[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The number of Covid-19 cases again hit triple digits today with 182 cases reported. Of that number, 181 involved local broadcasts while the remainder is an imported case. However, no new deaths were reported, leaving the death toll at 128 cases. The Director General of the Ministry …

[ad_1] KOTA KINABALU: The challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic call for more research work by the academic fraternity, particularly in fields that can further help jump-start the country’s economy, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) said. The prime minister said that although academics tend to focus on research work …

[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: The Tawau Prison in Sabah continues to become a hotbed for Covid-19 infections after the Ministry of Health confirmed 167 more cases from there. Health Director General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said that of the 167 cases, only six people were not detained, but civilians from …

[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: Covid-19 cases in Malaysia continued to rise and the Ministry of Health announced 182 new infections in the country on Friday (September 11). This is only the second time that the daily increase in cases was three figures; the last time was on Tuesday (September 8) when the …

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has admitted a request from Datuk Seri S. Vell Paari for his father, former MIC President Tun S. Samy Vellu (Photo), to undergo a mental health check. Vell Paari made the request in a lawsuit he filed against Samy Vellu to determine whether the …

[ad_1] ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Ministry of Health is looking into the possibility of fully reopening the border between Malaysia and Singapore for commuters in January. Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Adham Baba (Photo) said on Friday (Sept. 11) that the recovery motion control order (MCO) period for the next four months …

[ad_1] JAKARTA: The unexpected decision to put the Indonesian capital back into a tougher lockdown has surprised analysts and investors and threatens to prolong the recovery of Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Given that Jakarta accounts for around 20% of the country’s GDP, the decision could cause the Indonesian economy to …

[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: Dealing with nighttime hunger pangs will no longer be a problem, as restaurants and convenience stores can now stay open until 2 a.m. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the National Security Council (MKN) agreed to extend the hours of operation following requests from operators …