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It also calls on the government to allocate RM75 billion more to cushion virus' impact.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, LBS Bina said Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai bought the shares via direct business transactions between March 19 and 24 at 32 sen apiece or RM33 million.

The estimate includes super-regional malls, regional malls, neighbourhood malls, premium outlets, and shops that are allowed to stay open during this period, and excludes stand-alone hypermarket centres or supermarket centres in the street.

"The authorisation by the FDA for the test kits is in addition to the European CE mark, which certifies conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards obtained earlier."

This applies to private companies that have been approved as "essential services" and are allowed to continue to operate during MCO.

The deferment of these regulatory submissions is part of the SC's wider relief package for the capital market to support the Government’s measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

MCCC and MICC said Malaysians will swim or sink together and the cost to contain the outbreak must be shared as Malaysia undergoes the MCO between Wednesday (March 18) and March 31.

"... manufacturers must ensure minimum utilization of workers and rotation of workers must be implemented."

“Please stay put wherever you are. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, stay in Kuala Lumpur. Those in Johor Bahru, stay in Johor Bahru. Those in Penang, stay in Penang. If you are planning to go back to your hometown, please cancel the plan.”

In fact, MyEG said the rapid test kits have been cleared by health authorities in China and Europe, where they are already being widely used.