The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah said justice in this country is bound by laws that must be respected and complied with by every citizen regardless of rank and title

The prime minister said although Malaysia had achieved success and progress, as an independent and sovereign country with strong racial unity, there were still challenges to be faced especially in the effort to become a developed country

The new infections comprise 15 imported cases, involving 11 Malaysian citizens and four non-citizens, and two local transmission cases with both involving Malaysians.

MITI said all Asean member states pledged to work closely for recovery by developing regional resiliency and responses in facing the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure regional stability and continued prosperity.

Out of the 10 imported cases, eight cases were from India, one from Indonesia and one more from Qatar.

“The PPR residents are very resilient and they adapted well to the new normal despite the numerous challenges faced. While one-off cash handout helps, they prefer sustainable assistance that can enable them to earn income,” DM Analytics managing director Muhammed Abdul Khalid.

Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) managing director Tan Hai Hsin: We expect store closures to accelerate after Sept 30 when the moratorium ends.

“God willing, if the negotiation is successful, the price of face masks will be more affordable which in turn, will ease your burden, ladies and gentlemen.”

Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said some of the projects have yet to be issued with offer letters while some were still in the process of negotiation.

Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong: This Government (Perikatan Nasional-PN) has closely scrutinised the viability of such projects to gain the best value for the country. For this reason, I wish to announce that the contract for the KVDT 2 project will be reopened for tender, to which the Cabinet had agreed.