"Therefore, it has been suspended."

The survey also found that 81% of the respondents said they might have to close down their business in the next three months due to cashflow problems.

“This is a major development that will help get more jabs into arms as soon as possible,” Khairy said.

The consortium includes five Japanese companies. Besides Sega Sammy, the others are Sohgo Security Services Co Ltd, and major architecture, engineering and construction firms Kajima Corp, Takenaka Corp and Obayashi Corp.

Kuala Lumpur reported the highest number of individuals who had received their first dose at 573,392, followed by Selangor (487,138), Sarawak (355,676), Johor (309,350) and Sabah (254,339).

... to include business parks, logistics facilities, warehouses, distribution centres, data centres and integrated developments.

Selangor — the worst hit state — saw its number of new cases dropped to 1,523 today from 1,973 the day before.

The economic impact of a lockdown is very direct as economic activity stops, resulting in a reverse effect on economic growth.

It has brought Credit Suisse on board to advise the deal.

“Public Bank’s targeted repayment assistance programme has been progressing very well."