Global downturn looms as countries struggle to contain coronavirus outbreak

GENEVA/BEIJING: The coronavirus spread further on Friday, with cases reported for the first time in at least six countries across four continents, battering markets and leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise its impact risk alert to "very high."

Covid-19 dampens outlook of firms

But some companies remain confident they can weather the storm

Developers have mixed views on property sector’s outlook in 2020

Mah Sing posts Q4 net profit of RM45mil

PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd recorded a net profit of RM44.99mil for its fourth quarter ended Dec 31,2019, compared with RM66.02mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue in the fourth quarter stood at RM442.64mil from RM514.65mil in the previous corresponding period.

Damansara Uptown ramp opens

THE RM15mil Damansara Uptown elevated ramp is now open. The 500m link connects Damansara Uptown in Petaling Jaya to the Sprint highway.

Mah Sing ups 2020 sales target, sees robust demand for affordable homes

KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd has projected a higher sales target for 2020 after the company said it sold RM1.5bil worth of new properties in financial year ended Dec 31, 2019 (FY19).

Global downturn looms as countries struggle to contain coronavirus outbreak

GENEVA/BEIJING (Reuters) - The coronavirus spread further on Friday, with cases reported for the first time in at least six countries across four continents, battering markets and leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise its impact risk alert to "very high."

Hong Kong protesters plan a virtual rally during virus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has forced thousands of companies and schools to operate remotely in Hong Kong. Now the city’s protesters are planning to go virtual in a bid to sustain their movement’s momentum.