Defence minister cites probable delays, inefficient spending, jobs preservation as reasons against terminating endeavour

Ratings agency foresees widespread increases in air travel starting in second half of 2021

Metric’s performance in key countries suggest impact of renewed restrictions less severe than anticipated

Producer price index expands a forecast-beating 6.8% on-year last month

This is because most key sectors are allowed to remain operational, says minister

Deal is one of two finalised by South Korean tech conglomerate, which together total almost US$1 bil
Fund records RM229 million net profit last year, compared with RM92.8 million in 2019
Local note depreciates 3.5% in Q1, as central bank warns of persisting global, domestic uncertainties

Borrowers urged to look for alternatives to avoid incurring more debt by putting off repayments

Figure is down from RM18.6 billion recorded in previous quarter

Sum similar to losses estimated during second round of lockdown in January
