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As of yesterday, there were 46 infections confirmed in Sepang, Selangor, and 42 in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.

“Mass retrenchments remain a stark possibility for workers earning RM4000 to RM8,000. MTUC therefore strongly urges the government to ensure the wage subsidy scheme does not preclude these workers.”

There are 2,095 billionaires on the list this year, compared with 2,153 last year. And over half of them — a record 1,062 — saw a drop in their fortunes, following the pandemic-driven market rout.

"If possible, for Malaysians working in Singapore, they should remain in Singapore for two more weeks."

MoH director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of such cases is small compared with the total number of confirmed cases, which has reached 3,963 today.

Meanwhile, one fatality was reported today, resulting in a total of 63 deaths from the disease.

The Edge Covid-19 Equipment Fund, which has to date raised around RM14 million from Corporate Malaysia, delivered 200,000 faces masks and 4,000 protective suits to over 20 general hospitals in various states in Peninsular Malaysia last week.

The EMCO involves around 6,000 residents in 365 residential and commercial units in the buildings, and takes effect from today (April 7) until all residents are screened, Ismail said.

I realise that SMEs are a key driver of the country's economy. The SME sector contributes to more than two thirds of total employment in our country and almost 40 percent to the economy. Therefore, it is important for the sector to remain resilient in the face of economic pressures that are affecting us all.

He said this in a Facebook post amid concerns that animals could also be infected with the novel coronavirus that caused Covid-19.