MAH CEO Yap Lip Seng said hotels “in several states began to receive cancellations for bookings following the spike in Covid-19 cases at the end of September”.

Fans of the merger say that while the debts of the enlarged entity appear huge, “both companies have unbilled sales (future revenue) of RM6.12 billion. Eco World Development has RM4.42 billion, whereas UEM Sunrise has RM1.7 billion”.

Petaling Disaster Management Committee has called on shoppers who went to 1Utama’s Cosmetic and Perfumes section on level-G in Parkson Elite, between Sept 30 and Oct 7, and Mac City on level-two of the mall, between Sept 25 and 30, to get tested for Covid-19.

However, students of fully residential schools in red zones, as well as those in hostels located in green zones but whose family homes are in the red zone need to stay in their respective dormitories.

JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the order was made following a member of the congregation who attended the mosque to perform Friday prayers on Oct 2, being tested positive for Covid-19.

He said all wedding ceremonies in villages or housing estates in these areas must be supervised by the People's Volunteer Corps (RELA), or by the hotel management if they are held in hotels. 

Education Ministry: During this period of school closure, school administrators are directed to ensure that teachers and students implement home-based teaching and learning

Malaysian Association of Amusement Theme Parks & Family Attractions (MAATFA) president Tan Sri Richard Koh: The recent spike of Covid-19 is making the turtle retreat back into its shell. Just when people were feeling more confident about going out, this new spike reversed it. Attendance at theme parks and attractions have declined by between 40% and 90%, depending on state and the number of Covid-19 cases there

Public Relations Secretary to the Chief Minister Effendi Mohamed Sunoh: YAB’s (Yang Amat Berhormat Hajiji) health condition is good and stable. Despite undergoing treatment, YAB is still carrying out his duties and responsibilities at the treatment centre, via telephone calls and video conferencing. The State government is functioning as usual.

The MOH announced that three new clusters of infections have been detected, namely the Atap cluster (four positive cases) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; the Bah Lada cluster (four positive cases) in Hilir Perak, Perak; and the Bah Sahabat cluster (10 positive cases) in Marang, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu.