The Genting Group claims that the use of the “Genting” trade name for the project was done without any prior approval, licence and permission of the group.

To ensure the continued smooth daily operations at MEDAC, the ministry has designated Datin Dr Syahira Hamidon to be in charge of the entire ministry and the primary industries sector.

"In view of the fact that the Khazanah COVID-19 victim was in touch with an ex-minister and a deputy minister about a week ago, we have to take extra precautions," wrote Wong.

Muhyiddin was welcomed by Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali, before being taken to the fifth floor where his office is located.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the 26th case is a 52-year-old man who had visited Shanghai, China in mid-January.

Pakatan Harapan, who is led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, last night released a released a list of 115 MPs — including himself — backing him as prime minister. However, two MPs in the list — Bukit Gantang MP Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal and Sri Aman MP Masir Kujat — have come out to deny backing Dr Mahathir, instead saying they support Muhyiddin.

The swearing-in took place at  Balai Singgahsana Kecil (Minor Throne Room) at 10.33am.

In a statement today, Dr Mahathir said he intends to write a letter to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the renewed claim of support for the former premier. "I hope the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong will accept my letter and my explanation,"

“His Majesty has appointed YB Tan Sri Mahiaddin Bin Md Yasin (Muhyiddin) as Prime Minister in line with article 40(2)(a) and article 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution,”

In a statement today, Warisan Sabah said its stand is consistent with what was previously stated.