Property managers and related service providers such as cleaners and security guards are also the unsung heroes who worked hard behind the scenes to ensure the residents in buildings or housing areas stayed safe and everything functioned well.

JBPM operations director Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad: Reacting fast to emergency situations is something that Bomba members have already gotten used to, but dealing with this unknown virus with little knowledge was the first.

The government should release to the public a feasibility study which shows how the proposed realignment to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will lower costs and save time, said Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) did not cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) in yesterday's Monetary Committee Meeting (MPC), keeping the rate at 1.75% after four consecutive cuts since the start of the year.

Areas affected include Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Campbell, Masjid Jamek, the Ampang highway and Wangsa Maju area.

Justice Sequerah made his ruling today after two and a half hours of submissions from both parties.

Of the 45 new cases, 44 were local transmissions involving 11 Malaysians and 33 foreigners.

Cagamas Bhd CEO Datuk Chung Chee Leong: We are coming up with another scheme to facilitate these non-fixed income earners and those still employed but with reduced income.

Minister of Housing and Local Government Zuraida Kamaruddin: Our main priority is to make home ownership more accessible to the B40 and M40 income groups. There is no urgency for this [vacancy tax].

Bank Negara Malaysia: Financial conditions have improved, although risk aversion remains elevated. The outlook is still subject to downside risks and uncertainty, primarily due to the risk of a resurgence of the pandemic and weaker labour market conditions.