Unfortunately, it is clear that HIDE has been poorly designed and the assumptions behind the data is misguided. Under such circumstances, not only will HIDE fail to prevent the transmission of the virus, it can create major unintended negative consequences for business, which are already hit badly from the crisis, as well as for the people’s livelihood.

Chief executive officer Mohd Muazzam Mohamed said the bank pioneered a homeownership financing scheme for the asnaf group (those who are eligible to receive zakat payments) in July last year.

"Better communication and coordination between the two Cabinet ministers, the government servants together with the affected sectors are most essential."

There were also a handful of road users who only produced the permit without verification of any police station.

The three stations involved are the KLCC LRT, Masjid Jamek LRT, and KL Sentral.

Mall operators are confused as the government initially yesterday (May 8) evening announced that the three-day closure would start today (May 9) before revising the date to tomorrow (May 10) shortly before midnight yesterday (May 8).

Selangor reported today the highest daily number of newly confirmed Covid-19 cases with 1,278, followed by Sarawak with 454.

From 4,498 yesterday while pandemic-linked deaths climbed to 25 from 22

He added that the listing of locations and premises at risk with HIDE will help people “make travel plans”.

Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin: Generally, business is recovering. Most retailers are happy that they have been able to clear last year’s stock