The Health Ministry reported 8,290 new cases of Covid-19 today, a new record high. This is the first time cases have exceed 8,000. It comes after three days of cases in the 7,000 range. | KiniTV

1.3K views | Malaysia is set to relax more Covid-19 protocols beginning April 1st. This includes the reopening of the country’s borders. Other restrictions to be relaxed include the end of social distancing for religious events at mosques and non-Muslim places of worship. However, state governments will have the final say on social distancing for Islamic affairs. Eateries will be allowed to operate past midnight. | KiniTV | Facebook

The government’s Covid-19 fund has collected RM40.3 million thus far and has been disbursed to Malaysians medically and financially affected by the virus. Called Tabung Covid-19, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that RM25,229,105.44 from it has been given to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry’s Yayasan Kebajikan Negara. Meanwhile, RM335,000 has been distributed under the Bantuan Ihsan Kematian scheme to 71 next-of-kin of those who passed away from Covid-19.

The Health Ministry reported 941 new Covid-19 cases today. This is the first time new daily cases had fallen below the 1,000 mark since Dec 9 last year. | KiniTV

The Health Ministry today reported a record 19,819 new Covid-19 cases. New records were also set in Kelantan and Penang. | KiniTV

Fashion policing in Malaysia continues, with the case of another woman being barred from entering a police station to lodge a report coming to light today. Meanwhile, over in Parliament, a lawmaker has called on the government to stop moral policing with updated instructions to the civil service. In the latest incident to make the news, a woman was reportedly not allowed to lodge a police report at the Gombak police station for wearing a skirt and a blouse that was reportedly deemed “inappropria

1.3K views | Gradual increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) will not cause a significant impact, said Deputy Finance Minister I Mohd Shahar Abdullah. Any decision made by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to adjust the monetary policy in the future would be implemented in a controlled and gradual manner to ensure it would not affect the country’s economic recovery momentum, he added. Shahar also said the measure would not affect the B40 group significantly. | KiniTV | Facebook

Jelebu MP Jalaluddin Alias has criticised this morning’s protest by opposition MPs over the suspension of Parliament, saying they risk spreading the Covid-19 virus to others. The Umno MP said while he understands the concerns of the opposition MPs, everyone should understand the present situation and reality about the Covid-19 pandemic as well. | KiniTV