The pandemic has to be addressed decisively, the plans to do so should be communicated clearly, and implemented in a way that improves the integrity of institutions in this country, and the people’s confidence in them. Maintaining the fabric of our society and the unity of the country are as important as managing the pandemic and its consequences.

‘Green’ is not only about saving energy after the building is completed but also involves the construction process.

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In a note today, RHB Research said most of the companies will stop construction operations.

The Ministry of Health advises using hand sanitisers containing at least 60% to 95% alcohol. High alcohol content, however, could dry out the skin on your hands, which in turn makes it vulnerable to germs.

“The golden rule of COVID-19 prevention and all other viruses is to take care of your personal and home hygiene at all times, not only during an outbreak,” says Infection Control Association of Malaysia president Prof Dr Norayati Abd Majid.

A seven-member committee led by former Court of Appeal judge Mohd Hishamudin Yunus discovered that even with previous fires in the Ministry of Health (MOH) hospital since 2008, “the entire Sultanah Aminah Hospital management and the ministry did not appear to take fire safety seriously”.

Prime properties in KL cost about US$280 (RM1,172) psf, while in the next cheapest city, Cape Town, South Africa, they cost around US$310 psf. Hong Kong topped the list with a whopping US$4,610 psf. 

The refurbishment works include converting the existing sports courts into bigger multipurpose sports courts with a colourful design that will attract residents to spend time outdoors, be it for sports or for community activities.