Noor Hisham said the deceased, who had a history of chronic illness, had close contact with one of the Masjid Jamek Seri Petaling tabligh participants.

The face masks that Kenneth Chai’s Sarawak Project Open Air group can manufacture are N95, HEPA and P100 rated, and they meet Malaysian health safety standards.

“These 3,800 Tabligh members are not only Malaysians but also Rohingyas and illegal immigrants."

“I actually had the opportunity to see for myself the best of humanity displayed when I saw the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, including the cleaners working so hard just to keep us safe, to care for us and protect the community at large.”

"... the MOF has approved a tax deduction for contributions and donations in cash and in kind by individuals and corporates to the COVID-19 Fund and the MOH.”

The pandemic has to be addressed decisively, the plans to do so should be communicated clearly, and implemented in a way that improves the integrity of institutions in this country, and the people’s confidence in them. Maintaining the fabric of our society and the unity of the country are as important as managing the pandemic and its consequences.

The free accommodation began yesterday for a 30-day period. If the COVID-19 threat has not abated, the Foundation will review the situation in consultation with HKL.

"... those without solid reasons to travel interstate would be asked to return to their home by the authorities."

"... those without solid reasons to travel interstate would be asked to return to their home by the authorities."

“It is my view that the IOC has decided to postpone the Games. They’ve fired the gun; now it is just a matter of putting shape to the exercise.”