In fact, MyEG said the rapid test kits have been cleared by health authorities in China and Europe, where they are already being widely used.

As such, from March 20 to March 31, both train services of the airport transfer provider will run as a combined service at 30-minute intervals, from 4.30am to 1am, every day.

You would think that it is the festive season and city folk have all balik kampong. Sadly, this is caused by a virus.

Additionally, Malaysia Airlines has also reduced capacity to Australia and New Zealand, due to self-isolation policy for the two countries.

"Today is the first day of the movement control order in our country. I just have these simple words to say, 'Please sit at home' and distance yourself from others," he said in his Facebook post today.

The person practised self-quarantine upon returning from travelling abroad on March 13 and was checked at a hospital upon developing symptoms.

“The council takes note on the issue of basic necessities during the movement control order (MCO), particularly on panic-buying, profiteering and the available stock in the markets.”

The non-essential services comprise vehicle repair and towing services, as well as construction and renovation — each with different conditions. 

Hoteliers are to limit its services to only guests who had already checked-in into the hotel before March 18, 2020, while food and beverages services are to be limited to room service only. All other facilities and services of the hotel should remain closed.

Roache estimates permanent income losses is likely to at least double to more than US$400 billion.