“We are still discussing with them and it involves around 300,000 Malaysian workers, but they need to provide accommodation for our workers as well.”

Aviation experts who spoke to the daily stated that “the sudden hike in air fares was due to airline’s ticketing algorithm system that detects high demand from travelers”.

MAH did not expect the campaign to be called off completely.

In a statement, Sime Darby said Jeffri is currently being treated under quarantine, and has not visited any of the group’s premises in the past 16 days. 

"If it's not safe, then I will stay in Pontianak."

In a statement to Bursa Malaysia today, WCT Holdings said the LoA is from Jendela Mayang Sdn Bhd (JMSB), which is linked to WCT Holdings executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Siew Choon.

The commission and the stock exchange said they will “maintain continuous trading and market operation to facilitate investors to manage their risks and opportunities during this period”.

"A two-week stop-work order on all construction works nationwide (under the MCO) is likely to be effected and commence on March 18. This will be negative for property developers and pure contractors.”

Up to now, most contact tracing functions were carried out by health inspectors.

"This is only the first batch. More to come."