Analysts say Ismail Sabri Yaakob cannot lay the blame on the National Recovery Council, which has no authority to make decisions on its own.

Council chairman Muhyiddin Yassin says it is a good development that should be accepted by the people.

MPN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin says conditional approval should be given as a short-term measure for applications currently under review.

Muhyiddin made his position on Najib known years ago, and he suffered within the party for that.

National Recovery Council chairman Muhyiddin Yassin says infection control measures will remain in place, with entry determined based on the situation in originating countries.

The transition will take effect on Oct 25.

Chairman Muhyiddin Yassin says Malaysians must also remain prepared for future threats capable of jeopardising the nation’s stability and public safety.

The authorities are also looking into the possibility of reopening the country's borders.

The National Recovery Council chairman says Singapore agrees in principle but is being 'cautious' as both countries are still dealing with the Covid situation.

He says an agreement was reached with his successor Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the matter.

The National Recovery Council chairman says the war against Covid-19 can only be won by continuously prioritising a whole-of-nation approach.

The decision was made in a Cabinet meeting on Sept 1.