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News reports today, quoting sources, indicated that the King and Malay rulers' meeting tomorrow is scheduled at 2.30pm.

"Already, the mere rumour of an emergency has resulted in the stock market taking a deep dive,” Dr Mahathir wrote in his blog Chedet today.

Istana Negara said in a statement that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised citizens of Malaysia to be calm and patient in facing the current situation in the country while waiting for the outcome from the King and Conference of Rulers’ discussion on the proposals.

Lim questioned the need to suspend Parliament in a proclamation of emergency to fight the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

"The suspension of Parliament does not mean there would not be a 2021 Budget (slated to be tabled on Nov 6). It would just mean that the budget would not need parliamentary approval," the source said, adding that the entity that assumes emergency power to run the government alone will decide on the budget.

Kampung Tunku state assemblyman Lim Yi Wei: All traders and regular shoppers at SEA Park market, especially those who have visited in the last 14 days, are urged to remain calm and begin self-quarantining at home until MOH calls you for screening.

In a statement, the bank said the employee is currently under quarantine and the affected office will be temporarily closed tomorrow.

Speculation has run rife since earlier today that a national emergency may be declared.

What does emergency mean?