And those that do survive will have the long and arduous task of rebuilding their balance sheets while also, in many cases, facing significant changes in consumer behaviour and demand patterns.

Once internet was recognised as the third utility, the issue of delays in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and internet access could be avoided.

The special meeting will discuss the important dates of the by-elections such as the date of Election writ, nomination day, polling day, electoral rolls to use and other preparations required to conduct the election.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued an orange level weather alert with heavy rain expected to occur over several states in the peninsula until Nov 27.

The padi crops, which were 15 to 40 days old, had been under water for five days since Nov 20.

The decrease is significant for the age groups 0 to 4 years and 13 to 17 years.

“We are optimistic that Malaysia will succeed in ‘flattening the curve’ once again with the third wave that we are currently facing," said Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

As of 2020, more than 7% of Malaysia’s population are aged 65 and above, officially classifying the country as an aged society by the common definition.

Over 1,400 high-rise buildings in Penang have conducted SOP compliance checks and recorded an SOP compliance rate of over 99%.

MBSB said B40 individuals who are recipients of Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) can obtain a three-month deferment of monthly payments or reduction in monthly payments by 50% for a period of six months.