KUALA LUMPUR, 8 September 2020 – With the recent reported recovery rate of 96.6%, Malaysia remains on top internationally, in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic since it broke out in early 2020.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, on August 8, announced that the figure puts the country among the highest in the world. He said, "Malaysia is recognised as one of the best countries (in dealing with COVID-19), with death (due to COVID-19) among the lowest in the world”. Malaysia also received commendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) for being well prepared in handling the situation. Additionally, our Health Director-General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah was recognised as one of the 'top three doctors' in the world by China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Shah Alam, 11 September 2020 – Zurich Malaysia today contributed RM50,000 to University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to enhance the facilities at the university’s Actuarial Resource Centre (ARC). The monies are from Zurich General Takaful’s General Risk Investment Account surplus charity fund which is then distributed as “amal jariah” on behalf of Zurich General Takaful customers.

The contribution will be utilised to create a more conducive learning environment and improve the resources for UiTM’s actuary students and lecturers, in support of their endeavour to be internationally competitive.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today introduces three new members of the premium SUVs the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupé, Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC.  

 “The new GLE Coupé seamlessly blends the unrivalled power of an SUV with the agility and elegance of a coupé. Every function and every detail aims to offer an incredibly enchanting experience in its segment. The GLS is the ‘S-class among our SUVs’ that embodies effortless superiority and spaciousness. It offers a level of luxury, advanced technology, and spaciousness, unseen in the SUV segment, making it an iconic trendsetter and a top-class SUV,” says Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 SEP 2020 - Shopee, Malaysia’s number 1 e-commerce platform, concludes its most successful 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Powered by Shopee’s robust ecosystem, 9.9 Super Shopping Day delivered super entertainment and shopping deals for users and supercharged economic recovery for sellers and brand partners, with over 12 million items sold in the first hour on 9 September. 

Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee said, “We are heartened by the strong support that consumers, sellers, and brands have shown towards 9.9 Super Shopping Day. We had a simple and clear goal for our signature annual shopping event this year - that was to help our communities emerge stronger from the effects of a global pandemic. This includes supercharging recovery for our sellers and brand partners while creating a super shopping experience for our users. We are delighted by another year of record-breaking performance, which reflects our commitment to grow together with the people and businesses we serve.”