Muhyiddin said the additional measures for the stimulus package, which was first announced on Feb 27, include nationwide electricity discount of 2% for industrial, commercial and domestic users.
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In a live national address today, Muhyiddin said that the control order is made under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967.
The measures include shutdown of houses of worship and business premises, except for supermarkets, public markets, and convenient stores. Also prohibited are all mass gatherings including religious, sports, social and cultural activities.
This includes Friday prayers, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Matters) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Muhyiddin said all ministries and relevant agencies will have a meeting this evening, to be followed by live broadcast by him at 9pm.
Azam Baki was previously the deputy chief commissioner (operations) at the anti-graft agency.
“The shutdown is effective immediately, and any changes/latest information about the directive will be updated from time to time.”
In a statement today, Dr Mahathir said he intends to write a letter to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the renewed claim of support for the former premier. "I hope the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong will accept my letter and my explanation,"
In a statement today, Warisan Sabah said its stand is consistent with what was previously stated.
Gabungan Parti Sarawak, which holds 18 seats, is understood to be backing Muhyiddin and is expected to announce its support.
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