This included restaurants, eateries, street hawkers, as well as food courts, however, eating at the premises was not allowed, with options only for delivery, takeaway, and drive-through.

He said the relaxation of cross-border travel could be granted for those who were stranded in their hometowns or had already purchased air and express bus tickets in advance.

Aminolhuda, who is also Johor Parti Amanah Negara chairman, said he did not know how he contracted the virus.

“Passengers are reminded to always comply with the instructions of the authorities and adhere to the new normal practices when using public transport.”

“A directive has been issued to personnel on the ground to use their utmost discretion to allow those who are stranded to return to their homes.”

Ismail Sabri said sports and recreational activities were also not allowed during the MCO, but some flexibility was given for leisure activities including jogging and cycling, limited to only two people in a group.

There were also four Covid-19-related deaths

However, he said patients with symptoms would be treated in hospitals and the usual monitoring would be carried out.

According to the Home Ministry statement, the result was confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) this morning.

In a nationally televised address this morning, Muhyiddin assured that there will be no curfew imposed under the emergency. He said the state of emergency is declared in order to empower the King to promulgate ordinances that may facilitate government affairs and overcome any regulations that make it difficult to deliver fast, efficient and effective public health services during the Covid-19 pandemic.