Bankers praise various aspects of the 2021 budget

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The 2021 budget remains expansive and, equally important, maintains and even improves targeted financial support and fiscal aid for vulnerable communities and businesses affected by the social, financial and economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) Chairman and CEO Datuk Abdul Farid Alias, who …

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Medical groups give a lukewarm response to the budget

[ad_1] Welcoming the budget allocation for Covid-19, some medical experts say that it should not be done at the expense of funding other diseases such as cancer. (Photo by Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Medical groups have half welcomed the 2021 budget, saying they appreciate the government’s commitment to supporting the healthcare …

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Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, diagnosed with Covid-19

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has been diagnosed with Covid-19 as the United States sets daily records for confirmed cases of the disease. Two senior administration officials confirmed on Friday (November 6) that Meadows had tested positive for the disease, which has killed more …

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Airbus fights for aircraft deliveries to China

[ad_1] BEIJING / PARIS: Chinese airlines are avoiding some Airbus aircraft deliveries, citing coronavirus infection fears for their staff in the latest fight over efforts to keep delayed deliveries on track despite the pandemic, sources from the industry. Airbus has lobbied Chinese airlines to accept aircraft delivery now that the …

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