A task force led by the Royal Malaysia Police conducted 48,316 checks to monitor and enforce the MCO standard operating procedures (SOPs) throughout the country yesterday.

Nine Covid-19-related deaths were reported today, and Penang emerged among the top three contributors of new daily cases in the nation.

The store will close from today until further notice to undergo full contact tracing and sanitisation in accordance to MOH’s standards.

Former Johor menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said areas along the west coast proposed as HSR alignments have the potential to be developed.

During the monsoon season, the waters off Terengganu, Pahang and Kelantan would experience rough seas that could be dangerous to all beach activities.

The EMCO for the Kejora Juara workers' hostel involves 17 blocks housing 1,828 foreign workers.

Only two were imported cases, while the rest were local transmissions.

MOH found there was still a significant rise in Covid-19 cases nationwide, with a high infectivity rate.

"I have given my fullest cooperation and provided PDRM and MACC with all the necessary information."

Both countries would initiate the necessary action in determining the amount of compensation for the project.