"If possible, for Malaysians working in Singapore, they should remain in Singapore for two more weeks."

MoH director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of such cases is small compared with the total number of confirmed cases, which has reached 3,963 today.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sharp increase in demand for food and household products.  At Tesco, we are working around the clock to help ensure families have access to the shopping items they need. To help us step up and meet demand, we would like to bring in over 600 new colleagues to work in our stores for at least the next eight weeks,” said Tesco Head of People, Alvin Low.

Prime Minister Shinzo said the state of emergency will be in place in Tokyo, Osaka and five prefectures: Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Hyogo and Fukuoka.

A voluntary group made up of residents has shared tips such as ways to avoid using door handles in common areas complete with a video demonstrating how that can be done -- by using the foot to pull the door open after using his access card.

Meanwhile, one fatality was reported today, resulting in a total of 63 deaths from the disease.

“So we are analysing the SOPs so there might be some relaxation of the rules. If there are zero (cases) maybe (these areas will be) given some relaxation.

“But I did not say there will be less tight rules, it will be decided after the briefing.”

The Edge Covid-19 Equipment Fund, which has to date raised around RM14 million from Corporate Malaysia, delivered 200,000 faces masks and 4,000 protective suits to over 20 general hospitals in various states in Peninsular Malaysia last week.

The EMCO involves around 6,000 residents in 365 residential and commercial units in the buildings, and takes effect from today (April 7) until all residents are screened, Ismail said.

I realise that SMEs are a key driver of the country's economy. The SME sector contributes to more than two thirds of total employment in our country and almost 40 percent to the economy. Therefore, it is important for the sector to remain resilient in the face of economic pressures that are affecting us all.