During the Recover Movement Control Order (RMCO), the Selangor government gradually loosen restrictions to allow state people to conduct more recreational activities, including hiking. The climbing group should not exceed 3 people, and each person must maintain a social distance. According to Sinchew, Selangor Minister Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari issued a statement today stating that as for...
Many hotels in Malaysia have not been able to survive the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest on the list this week is Berjaya Tioman Resort. In an announcement last night, the chain at Pulau Tioman in Pahang released a statement informing patrons that it will officially close down on 15th June 2020 (next Monday). Source: Berjaya...
As the government launches the new Economic Recovery Plan (Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara, PENJANA) on June 5, one of the incentives that grab people's attention is the free RM50 e-Wallet credit for all eligible Malaysians. According to Malay Mail, the eligibility guidelines for RM50 e-Wallet Incentive: 1. ePenjana program will run from July until September 2020. 2. You...
A Twitter user (@KLCCElevators) posted a tweet on June 9 and had captured the attention of netizens. The user posted 2 photos of an ATM machine, along with the Malay caption, claiming that people sprayed hand sanitizer on the ATM machine and that the machine went short circuit. The user then advised the public to spray...
Mercer's 26th annual Cost of Living Survey has been released on Tuesday (June 9), showing that Hong Kong tops the list of most expensive cities while Malaysia is ranked at 144. According to Mercer, Mercer’s 26th annual Cost of Living Survey finds that specific factors such as currency fluctuations, cost inflation for goods and services, and instability...
Following the start of the RMCO, these modes of transport are now allowed to operate in full capacity. In a live press conference today (11th June), Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri announced that several transportation vehicles will now be allowed to operate at full capacity. Among the list of approved modes of transport that can operate on...
In the latest update by the Ministry of Health, only two new Covid-19 cases have been recorded bringing the total number of cases in the country to 8,338. This is so far the lowest increase in cases ever since the movement control order (MCO) started! Out of the new cases recorded today (10 June), one is an...
In his latest live telecast to the Malaysian public, Education Minister Dr. Mohd Radzi bin Md Jidin has announced that schools nationwide will be reopened to examination students taking SVM, STPM, SPM, STAM, and equivalent international examinations, by 24th of June 2020 (Wednesday). This reopening will commence with strict adherence to SOPs that have been released by the...
During the Recovery Movement Control Order, the government allowed people to travel locally. Langkawi travel agencies said that this is a rare holiday opportunity for Malaysians and they can travel to Langkawi at lower prices. According to Sinchew, as most hotels in Langkawi Island have lowered their hotel fees and eventually reduced the burden of travel expenses for...
The Penang Hill Corporation announced that the funicular service will be reopened to tourists on June 10! Based on the statement of the Penang Hill Corporation, Penang state government announced that it will implement the reinstatement of the Federal Government’s Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) from June 10. The agency will also restart the funicular service...
