“During the first MCO, the country lost RM2.4 billion daily. The government also needs to focus on the people who depend on their daily income to make ends meet. That is why during MCO 2.0 we allow most economic sectors to operate. The welfare of the people and their safety are equally important,” said the minister.

Muhyiddin, who chaired the PN Presidential Council meeting today, said among other things discussed was the vaccination plan, which will begin next month.

"The essence of the informal discussion with MITI was aimed to raise awareness about how the business community can play a role in flattening the Covid-19 curve."

He said this was done as a mark of respect for Hindus celebrating Thaipusam.

Eight of these clusters are workplace-related, while one cluster was found at a detention centre.

He said the chariot procession from the Jalan Bandar temple to Batu Caves would take place on Jan 27 and return on Jan 29.

A company had submitted a bus model.

Selangor posted 950 new cases today.

MITI Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali had informed Eurocham that the Ministry of Health (MoH) has made a clear stand on the matter of a complete shutdown of the economy. It was noted that with 99 Covid-19 clusters related to the manufacturing sector out the 300 present in the whole country, the MoH believes that the manufacturing sector is the main source of infections.

“Manufacturing-related clusters recorded the highest number of clusters with 80 clusters, followed by construction-related cluster with 53 clusters and service-related cluster with 31 clusters.”