MOH: those who had participated in the Masjid Seri Petaling religious event (between Feb 27 to March 1) should report to the authorities if they show any symptoms of COVID-19.

Of the total 149 cases, 22 were detected among Patient-Under-Investigation (PUI) COVID-19 infection, 124 cases were from close contacts; one case was from a severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) via the COVID-19 case involving a surgeon; and  two more cases from humanitarian missions.

OCBC Bank economist (Global Treasury Research & Strategy) Wellian Wiranto: Oil price, for instance, has slumped considerably in the past week. Given its role as a key contributor of government revenue, that would have a significant impact on total receipts.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the EAC (which will be chaired by the PM) comprised International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

“Me playing on FB (Facebook) can also topple a government? Dangerous also,” Najib said.

Nadine Dorries who is also the law maker for Mid Bedfordshire, said in a statement that that Public Health England had begun tracing people she had had contact with.

The closure is due to an EPF member testing positive for COVID-19. The patient has been admitted to hospital for further treatment.

In a statement yesterday, the EPF said it takes note of the suggestions from various parties for the reduction to the employee’s share of contribution rate from 11% to 7% to be done on a voluntary basis as opposed to the automatic reduction as stipulated under stimulus package.

In a bourse filing yesterday, TDM said TDMC has resumed full operations since Monday (March 9).

Sold for: RM2.2 million (RM912.50 psf); Concluded by: James Lai (PEA 1933) (016-311 6092) of Property Hub Sdn Bhd; When: August 2019