Class rotation good option but not long-term
KUCHING: The proposed ‘class rotation’ system could be an alternative to conduct learning sessions amid the current Covid-19 situation in Sarawak. However, it would not be practical on a long-term basis. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash Abdullah said the proposal was applicable since Sarawak has insufficient number of classrooms to conduct learning sessions. […]
Govt’s short-term recovery plan, what to expect
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is shifting gear towards a recovery mode after the reopening of sections of the economy on May 4, and is working on a short-term recovery plan to facilitate the rehabilitation of a fractured economy while preparing for the 2021 Federal Budget. The Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to announce the recovery […]
Malaysia to experience short-term benefit from China
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank said Malaysia is expecting a short-term benefit from the reopening of China’s economy after Covid-19 but the general weakness is likely to kick in as recession seems to be looming. It said supply disruption in China has led to a spike in Malaysia’s exports and imports, with exports of commodities as well as electrical and […]
Singapore to bar short-term visitors
SINGAPORE: In view of the heightened risk of importation of Covid-19 cases, Singapore will bar all short-term visitors from anywhere in the world, to enter or transit through the republic. “It will take effect from March 23, 2020 at 2359 hours,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement here today. MOH noted that the republic […]
Restricted movement to adversely impact the economy in short term
KUALA LUMPUR: The nationwide movement restriction to contain the Covid-19 outbreak will adversely impact the economy in the short term, but its effects will be limited, said Kenanga Research. Since important government and business services is run as usual, and that the restriction will last for two weeks, the research house said the full impact would depend on how […]
