EVENING 5: 18.4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses incoming

Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today. 

1. In two separate deals, Pharmaniaga Bhd and Duopharma Biotech Bhd have signed deals to bring 18.4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to the Malaysian people. 

2. S&P Global Ratings expects Genting Malaysia Bhd’s subsidiary Genting New York LLC to see a sharp recovery. 

3. Public Bank Bhd’s trading volume surged after its shares readjusted for its recent bonus issue. 

4. Bank Negara Malaysia may cut its overnight policy rate again if the lockdown is prolonged according to UOB Asset Management (M) Bhd. 

5. Couples that have been separated by the MCO will be allowed to meet again if they get the proper permission.