MITI said all Asean member states pledged to work closely for recovery by developing regional resiliency and responses in facing the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure regional stability and continued prosperity.

Out of the 10 imported cases, eight cases were from India, one from Indonesia and one more from Qatar.

“The PPR residents are very resilient and they adapted well to the new normal despite the numerous challenges faced. While one-off cash handout helps, they prefer sustainable assistance that can enable them to earn income,” DM Analytics managing director Muhammed Abdul Khalid.

Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) managing director Tan Hai Hsin: We expect store closures to accelerate after Sept 30 when the moratorium ends.

“God willing, if the negotiation is successful, the price of face masks will be more affordable which in turn, will ease your burden, ladies and gentlemen.”

Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said some of the projects have yet to be issued with offer letters while some were still in the process of negotiation.

Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong: This Government (Perikatan Nasional-PN) has closely scrutinised the viability of such projects to gain the best value for the country. For this reason, I wish to announce that the contract for the KVDT 2 project will be reopened for tender, to which the Cabinet had agreed.

On Thursday, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) Deputy Director (Investigation/Legal) DCP Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said police have opened an investigation paper after 27 reports were lodged against the Minister.

IOI Properties said the property development segment recorded revenue and operating profit of RM544.6 million and RM314.9 million, up 53% and 193% respectively compared with 4QFY19.

Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said this followed the decision not to proceed with the Kampong Bharu Development Concept Plan 2019 and the offer to purchase land at RM1,000 per square foot as it only obtained the consent of 61 percent of landowners there.