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Daily COVID-19 figures below 3,000 in almost a month

Feb 09, 2021

2,764 new COVID-19 cases were reported today.

It's the first time in nearly a month that the Health Ministry reported fewer than 3,000 new infections.

Selangor had the highest number of cases, with 862 infections, followed by 521 in Johor, and KL 422.

The country’s COVID-19 death toll has reached 909, after 13 patients succumbed to the virus.

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Government announces new SOPs, inlcuding allowing dine-in services during MCO

Good news as customers will be allowed to dine-in at restaurants during the Movement Control Order.

The Defence Minister says only two people can sit per table, under strict physical distancing rules.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob adds that restaurant owners must also ensure that at least one worker is monitoring SOP compliance.

Meanwhile, all remaining retail sectors will be allowed to resume operations during the MCO, including shops selling clothes and shoes.

On another note, Datuk Seri Ismail says athletes playing in Malaysia's Football, Hockey and Sepak Takraw Leagues can begin centralised training from Monday onwards.

He says they will have to follow strict health and safety guidelines.

He adds that the government is still considering a proposal to resume individual and non-contact sports activities.

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19 appointed for Special Independent Emergency Committee

The government has released the names of members appointed for the Special Independent Emergency Committee.

The PM's Office says the committee has 19 members and will be led by former Chief Justice Tun Arifin Zakaria.

Among other members include, former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, and former Transport Minister Anthony Loke.