The Immigration Department is ready for the implementation of the “Vaccinated Travel Lane” (VTL) which is scheduled to begin on November 29. The department had made thorough preparations to ensure the programme ran smoothly. This includes adequate preparation in terms of manpower as well as systems that have been reactivated following a hiatus of about two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is opening its doors for investments again in the post-pandemic era by offering investor-friendly incentives under the robust and business-friendly Malaysian government policies.

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in the first quarter of last year, has thrust purpose-built workers' accommodation (PBWA) into the spotlight, establishing it as a new emerging asset class. According to Knight Frank Malaysia's recently released Workers' Dormitories publication, demand for quality and well-planned workers' accommodations is expected to rise.

This daily news round-up brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as tips and tools to help you stay informed and protected. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have passed 257.6 million globally, according to Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed deaths has now passed 5.15 million.