Deputy Rural Development Minister I Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad: Most of them rejected the vaccine for fear of dying within two or three years after vaccination

Selangor — which remained the worst-hit state — recorded 1,524 new cases today, up from 1,374 reported yesterday

World Health Organisation (WHO) Science Council member and infectious diseases expert Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman: I am not so worried about the larger establishments like shopping complexes and office buildings with ample spaces. It is the smaller individual shops and also restaurants where people take their masks off during eating that I am worried about.

Private secretary Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani: His Highness reminds that the state of Selangor is the largest contributor to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), therefore priority should be given to the state.

In a statement today, the fund said it registered RM14.28 billion in equities income for the quarter, accounting for 74% of total gross investment income, while fixed income continued to contribute a stable income of RM3.92 billion

Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said this will lead to higher transactional security, better coordination, enhanced communications on anti-corruption initiatives, and greater ease of sharing information

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia researchers: Based on our (second) study, we found that enclosed spaces without any circulation of fresh air and with air-conditioning operations that recycle the same air can facilitate the transmission of the virus in the air via aerosols. This is why it is so important for buildings to have a good ventilation system. Houses should have their doors and windows kept open; in the case of offices and factories, their air-conditioning and ventilation system must be maintained regularly

Muhammad Haidir Rodzi, 23: We are completely heartbroken but we accept this is a will of Allah. The saddest thing was that we could not pay our last respect for our parents, to touch and kiss them for the last time but our prayers are always with them.

Southwest district police chief, Supt A.A. Anbalagan: I urge all residents and occupants to adhere to the rules. Do not try to leave or enter the EMCO area without permission as yesterday, two residents there were compounded for trying to leave the area.

MITI and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs are monitoring the situation and will continue to do so, as well as make surprise visits.