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"The authorisation by the FDA for the test kits is in addition to the European CE mark, which certifies conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards obtained earlier."

This applies to private companies that have been approved as "essential services" and are allowed to continue to operate during MCO.

The deferment of these regulatory submissions is part of the SC's wider relief package for the capital market to support the Government’s measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

MCCC and MICC said Malaysians will swim or sink together and the cost to contain the outbreak must be shared as Malaysia undergoes the MCO between Wednesday (March 18) and March 31.

"... manufacturers must ensure minimum utilization of workers and rotation of workers must be implemented."

“Please stay put wherever you are. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, stay in Kuala Lumpur. Those in Johor Bahru, stay in Johor Bahru. Those in Penang, stay in Penang. If you are planning to go back to your hometown, please cancel the plan.”

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.

These include ATMs, cash deposit machines, electronic banking and loan applications

The group said in a statement today that Abdul Rahman has not visited any of its premises for the last 18 days. 

Ventilators are vital in the treatment of patients whose lungs have been attacked by the infection, negatively affecting their breathing.