The sources added that a unity government will not be an option for now.

“While we are doing what we can with the vaccination centres (PPVs) at Setia’s venues to help the nation achieve herd immunity and accelerate the economy’s recovery, we are equally concerned about the current challenges faced by foreign workers. Hence, we decided to continue the Setia Food Aid initiative to sustain them during these trying times,” said Datuk Seri Koe Peng Kang.

Riza's former lawyers who represented him in his money laundering case confirmed they are not representing Riza in the 1MDB lawsuit.

Malaysia has reported 1.44 million cumulative cases since the pandemic was first detected in Malaysia last year.

“Are we giving the best value to the applicants and holders of MM2H or are we giving them the choice to look at other countries that offer more relaxed requirements?” asked one of the consultants.

According to the notice, the declarations should be submitted to the national palace by tomorrow at 4pm.

Among the cumulative 28.31 million vaccine doses administered as of yesterday, 17.25 million were first doses and 11.06 million were second jabs, data from the CITF showed.

The gazette is to notify Muhyiddin's function, where he shall be charged with the responsibility in respect of all departments of the federal government and the subjects for which the departments are responsible until the appointment of the other ministers in the Cabinet.

Madinah has over 35 years of experience in the public service, including as the secretary-general of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation and the Ministry of Education.

Tengku Zafrul was first appointed as the Finance Minister on March 9, after Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as the country’s 8th Prime Minister.