Author: Bernama

Govt announces RM40 bln Pemerkasa plus package to boost economy, help people

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has announced a RM40 billion Pemerkasa Plus stimulus package, comprising a total of 12 initiatives based on three main goals, to shore up the country’s economy and assist the people amid the stricter movement control order (MCO) being implemented to curb the rise in Covid-19 infections.

Total lockdown begins at 12.01 am June 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the first phase of the ‘Total Lockdown’ nationwide effective for 14 days will begin at 12.01 am tonight (June 1). The two-week period is very important to help the country flatten the Covid-19 infection curve which recently hit a new daily high of 9,020 cases.

Serba Dinamik Holdings to finalise independent firm appointment soon

KUALA LUMPUR: Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd refers to reports on the removal of KPMG PLT as the group’s external auditor and the subsequent proposed nomination of BDO PLT as the new external auditor as announced on Bursa Malaysia on May 28, 2021. In a statement today, Serba Dinamik said it

6,824 new Covid cases reported today

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country continues to drop today to 6,824, bringing the cumulative total to 572,357 cases, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Yesterday, the country’s Covid-19 daily tally dropped significantly to 6,999 cases from the all-time high of 9,020 recorded

Govt agrees to grant exemption to LPG distributors in Sarawak

KUCHING: Starting June 1, distributors of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sarawak are exempted from applying for permission and licence from the federal government for LPG distribution in the state. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was made during the Special Council

Cuepacs proposes civil servants contribute RM10 each to Covid-19 fund

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has proposed that civil servants in Grade 54 and below contribute at least RM10 each to the Covid-19 Fund to help curb the pandemic. Its president Adnan Mat said the RM10 contribution could be made

82,341 children test positive for Covid-19

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians should be very concerned now as a total of 82,341 cases of Covid-19 infection in the country involve infants and children. The grim figure was disclosed by Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, who said of the total, 19,851 cases involved children below four years old; 8,237

Delyva launches delivery services app for MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: Delyva Sdn Bhd has launched DelyvaNow mobile app that functions as a booking platform for delivery services for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a statement today, the one-stop delivery solution provider said it has also partnered with Bungkusit, GrabExpress, Janio, J&T Express, Lalamove, MrSpeedy, Ninja Van

Disrupted sleep may lead to declining cognitive function of elderly men

CANBERRA: Australian researchers have found that disrupted sleep for elderly men may contribute to declining cognitive functions, reported Xinhua. In a study published recently, the team from the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) at Flinders University in South Australia (SA) measured a group of 477 older men’s cognitive function

New approval letters through SMILE system

PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry (MOT) will issue new approval letters to allow companies registered under the SMILE system to operate during the first phase of the total lockdown as the previous approval letters are null and void. MOT, in a statement today, said the new approval letters are now available