Staff: The restaurant used to host a lot of wedding dinners. However, these have ceased due to the MCO [movement control order].

Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said of the total, 42 projects costing about RM16.6 billion involved allocations from the state government, federal government, people's projects and alternative fund.

“Wesak is a time for all Buddhists to reflect on the fundamental values of tolerance, compassion and service to humanity that are embodied in Buddha's life and teachings."

Rented for: RM5,000 (RM3.03 psf); Concluded by: Jessica Tung (REN 05827) (012-381 7783) of Propnex Realty Sdn Bhd; When: February 2020

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has also released a four-day interstate movement schedule for those who have applied to return home after being stranded at various locations following the enforcement of the MCO last March 18.

"The estimated cost per swab test is around RM350 to RM650 per person, depending on volume. The high cost per person translates to a considerable amount that contractors need to bear as a construction site typically has hundreds of workers. This would incur heavy costs to construction companies, adding to all other mobilisation costs as well as losses since the beginning of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on March 18," they said.

Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this was thrice the 45 new cases reported as of noon.

“About 40,000 or 96.8% of respondents said they had benefited from the Prihatin Economic Stimulus Package announced by the government on March 27, of which 68.2% said they had received three forms of assistance, whereas 13.9% received two and 17.9% received one,” the DOSM said in a statement today.

Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said only the toilets at the R&R areas are allowed for use. Those who want to take a break from driving must remain in their vehicles while fuel stations along the expressway would open from 6 am to midnight.

“No matter how many precautions we take, even if one person lets it slip, it can harm not only our children but other children too,” says a parent.