“We understand that in working under the new normal, a lot of challenges will be encountered. Your patience and tolerance will be needed to weather this storm.”

In a statement, the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said the ceiling and floor rates for the OPR have thus been reduced to 2.25% and 1.75% respectively.

Magistrate Nik Fadli Nik Azlan meted out the sentence on the 20-year-old male student after he pleaded guilty to the charge which was read to him by a court interpreter. The court also ordered the man to be jailed for three months if he failed to pay the fine.

"This is social responsibility and we have to protect ourselves, our family and community. Please stay at home if there is no important matter outside,” Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a public service message.

The country has so far confirmed 271 cases tested positive, including 219 recoveries and no deaths

Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali said that only the manufacturing industry was allowed to fully operate during the period and would have to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines set by the International Trade and Industry Ministry.

According to the spokesperson, the construction site has four containers, two of it are workers’ hostel, one is used as a warehouse and another one used as a canteen.

He said all locations affected by the road closures would be passable by the public from midnight last night.

MOH also announced 71 recoveries today, bringing the total so far to 4,484, representing 70.6% of overall cases.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the ministry was always prepared and has ensured the operators comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), including to frequently sanitise public transport facilities.