If these trends are not reversed, they will have significant negative consequences for Malaysia’s economic growth. 

With today's new record, Selangor’s cases surpassed the 311 latest infections reported in Sabah.

The current SOPs, whereby Covid-19 positive samples need to be sent to admitting hospitals, also cause delays and an increase in red tape.

"However, the [Covid-19] war is far from over.”

It was scheduled to start tomorrow.

The most affected district are Larut, Matang and Selama (LMS), with 569 evacuees at four relief centres.

The country also recorded 1,405 recoveries in the past 24 hours — its highest in a day since the pandemic struck Malaysia in January — bringing total recoveries to date to 40,493 or 75.43% of overall infections.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Ahmad Marzuk Shaary: Currently the ban is only applicable to the Federal Territories, but we do not rule out the possibility that it will be expanded to other places. We also received positive comments and views from the community even though there were few who voiced their disagreement.

Sunway Malls & Theme Parks CEO H C Chan: Competition is less during this period and those who build with the future in mind will be able to negotiate better terms and locations

Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said action was taken against the cafe owner at Jalan Wawasan for not providing a working thermal scanner and sanitiser to help stem the spread of Covid-19