News by Adam Aziz

“Velesto is working closely with the health authorities in identifying individuals who may have come into close contact with the chairman.”

Abdul Hamid said Malaysians may bring the necessary documents to the police station, to show cause as to why they need to travel — such as to visit sick family members or to pick up their underaged children.

They will also cancel all draws during the 14-day period.

The PMO said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was informed that the authorities have successfully reclaimed RM1.4 billion worth of funds that had been siphoned from 1MDB, and that RM6.9 billion more have been identified.

Restaurants are open for take-away only, or through delivery services (think Grab Food, Food Panda).

Muhyiddin said the additional measures for the stimulus package, which was first announced on Feb 27, include nationwide electricity discount of 2% for industrial, commercial and domestic users.

Pengerang Refining and Petrochemical: It is with great sadness that we confirm that 5 people have lost their lives as a result of the incident, one person has suffered from a 40% second-degree burn, and one person escaped unhurt.

In a live national address today, Muhyiddin said that the control order is made under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967.

The measures include shutdown of houses of worship and business premises, except for supermarkets, public markets, and convenient stores. Also prohibited are all mass gatherings including religious, sports, social and cultural activities.

This includes Friday prayers, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Matters) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

Muhyiddin said all ministries and relevant agencies will have a meeting this evening, to be followed by live broadcast by him at 9pm.