A media statement has been issued by YAB Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob regarding Transformation of Parliament and Government Administration – media statement as follows:

The Cabinet meeting today has agreed and committed to implementing the Transformation of Parliament and Government Administration to restore the political stability to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak and revive the economy

This is in line with the advice of His Majesty, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah, and the Malay Rulers on the importance of a stable administration that could function normally in a situation where the country is facing a various crisis.

A media release has been issued by the Ministry of Transport regarding the Loading and Unloading Activities for Import and Export Purposes Allowed to Operate 24 Hours 7 Days A Week – media release as follows:

To further ease the movement of all goods nationwide and make it easier for logistics and transportation companies to conduct business, we are pleased to announce that loading and unloading of non-essential goods for import and export purposes will be allowed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with immediate effect.

Previously, this activity to load and unload non-essential goods to be carried out at premises was limited to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00am to 8:00pm.

The decision was made following a request from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to the National Security Council (MKN) in order to prevent build-up of congestion at warehouses and container yards and further ensure the smooth flow of goods as the economy picks up again.

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Perlis, Sarawak and Negeri Sembilan.

*For Sarawak, please refer to the National Rehabilitation Plan - SOP Phase 3 Sarawak.

**For areas enforced by EMCO, the EMCO SOP in the area is effective until the expiry date of the EMCO.

Effective Period:

Starting 16 August 2021 (starting 12.01am)

*For Negeri Sembilan starting on 4 September 2021 (starting 12.01am)

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Kelantan,             Terengganu,      Pahang, Perak,  Pulau     Pinang, Sabah, Melaka, Selangor, F.T. Kuala Lumpur and F.T. Putrajaya

*For Sabah, please refer to the Sabah National Recovery Plan - Phase 2 SOP.

**For areas enforced under EMCO, the EMCO SOP in the areas is effective until the expiry date of the EMCO.

Effective Period:

Starting August 20, 2021 (from 12.01 am)

*For Melaka, starting on 4 September 2021 (from 12.01 am)

*For Selangor, F.T. Kuala Lumpur and F.T.  Putrajaya, starting on 10 September 2021 (from 12.01 am)

Here are the highlights of the latest updated SOPs for Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP):

Areas Involved:

Kedah and Johor

*For areas enforced by EMCO, the EMCO SOP in the area is effective until the expiry date of the EMCO.

Effective Period:

Starting 20th August 2021 (starting at 12.01 am)

Join us on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 3 PM (+8 GMT) for our BizTalks webinar with AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad on the topic of Protection & Financing for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Learning effective and cost-saving methods are vitally important as well as managing protection and financing in Malaysia especially for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). This webinar will share some insights that address the challenges that may be faced in Malaysia.

This webinar will focus on the importance of transferring insurable risk to proper risk through a proper risk transfer mechanism, in addition, it will provide further information for business owners to learn ways to defend and protect the business legacy. Join us for a beneficial and informational session by Weng Eu Gene, Head of SME and Commercial Agency at AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad together with Calvin Goon, Head of Wealth Management at Affin Bank Berhad on the topic of Protection & Financing for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).