By Wee Eng Yau, Country Manager, Trimble Solutions Malaysia

For many of us, the crisis we face today is of a very different, unprecedented kind, but it isn’t the first of scale that Malaysia has experienced. The financial crises of 1997 and 2008 – and the manner in which the country recovered strongly – were watershed moments in the nation’s history. 

CYBERJAYA, 16 October 2020 – Malaysians are a kind and generous lot - recognised as one of the top five rising countries in the recent World Giving Index (2019), and evident in recent months with the outpouring of public contribution as the country tackled the COVID-19 pandemic.  And now there is more reason to be part of the generosity.

As Malaysia tides through the second wave of infections with potential economic setbacks, the government is offering incentives for greater public and corporate participation towards driving inclusive socio-economic progress.

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 October 2020 – Malaysians looking for groceries and essential items during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period can breathe a sigh of relief as Lazada, the leading eCommerce platform in the country, has ensured ample supply of fresh groceries, frozen food, and other daily necessities to meet the rising demands of the community.

Over thousands of everyday essential retailers and brands are readily available for customers to browse from the safety of their homes on the ‘Keep Calm and Shop from Home’ page on Lazada at  http://lzd.co/KeepCalmShopFromHome. Newly-harvested vegetables, freshly-caught seafood, garden-plucked fruits, long-lasting frozen food, cooking oils, eggs, bread, milk, and more are amongst the items easily accessible at discounted prices on the page. Other essential necessities such as face masks, hand sanitisers, household goods, baby supplies, and pet supplies are also regularly stocked up on the page during this time.

Kuala Lumpur, 15 October 2020 – In recent weeks, the country has witnessed an unprecedented high number of Covid-19 infections, with record daily infections numbering in the hundreds. Amidst the dramatic spike, many Malaysians have been actively seeking a dedicated insurance plan to stay financially protected in the event of contracting the virus. Answering the call, one enterprising organisation – AXXESS – is offering the AXXESS Covid-19 Protect insurance plan to all Malaysians between the ages of one month and 65 years. This insurance policy is underwritten by AIA General Berhad.

The plan, available for only a limited time, offers policyholders a payout of RM2,000 upon being diagnosed for Covid-19 in Malaysia and hospitalized in the country as a result. Best of all, the plan is valid for a period of three months for a one-time premium of only RM28.50 (inclusive of tax), making it truly affordable. Not surprisingly, sales of this policy have surged in the past few weeks as Covid-19 cases rages on in Sabah and Kedah. Meanwhile, CMCO takes effect in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya on 14 October, as these areas are now also classified as red zones.