BNM’s move to cut SRR ratio timely, say economists
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Zairina Zainuddin KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to reduce the…
Additional RM160 mln approved to fight Covid-19 second wave – Muhyiddin
JOHOR BAHRU, March 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Thursday announced an additional allocation of RM160 million to be channeled to…
Report non-essential service employers forcing staff to work during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Workers in non-essential services can lodge police report against their employers if they are forced…
Aussie National Carrier Halts All International Flights, Slashes Jobs
SYDNEY, Mar 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, halted all international flights, and temporarily stood down two-thirds of its…
Iraq’s Crude Oil Supply To Jordan Uninterrupted: Official
AMMAN, Mar 19 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan said, supply of crude oil from Iraq to the country is still ongoing, according…
COVID-19 Outbreak To Cause Loss Of 1.7 Million Jobs In Arab World: UN Report
BEIRUT, Mar 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), said that, an estimated 1.7 million…
Covid-19: Foreign missions in Malaysia keeping track of situation
By R.Ravichandran and V.Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Following the Malaysian government’s decision to enforce the Movement Control Order to curb the rise in COVID-19…
Some Malaysians still taking the Movement Control Order lightly, says police
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Some Malaysians are still taking lightly the Movement Control Order, which came into effect…
World Bank Commits 100 Million USD To Help Philippines Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
MANILA, Mar 18 (NNN-PNA) – The World Bank earmarked a 100-million-U.S. dollar fast-track loan, to help the Philippines fight COVID-19,…
Xi Holds Talks With Pakistani President To Deepen Ties Amid Fight Against COVID-19
BEIJING, Mar 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, held talks here on Tuesday with visiting Pakistani President, Arif Alvi.…