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.

All scheduled on-ground events and roadshows are cancelled until further notice.

Mohd Zuki said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had ordered that all the menteri besar and chief ministers be invited without any exception.

According to a notice by DBKL’s Project Implementation and Building Maintenance Department yesterday, this includes main contractors, nominated contractors, sub-contractors, construction site staff and related personnel.