Comptroller of the Royal Household, Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, said the royal couple themselves tested negative for the virus.

He added that seven Istana Negara staff were now stable and being treated at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

He also said those who had had close contact with them have been ordered to undergo screening for Covid-19.

Fadil said Sultan Abdullah was also advised against holding the weekly pre-Cabinet meetings with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin until the Covid-19 crisis ends.

“While lauding the government’s announcement of the extension of the movement control order period to April 14, His Majesty also expressed hope that all Malaysians will stay strong in facing this difficult time and continue giving their support and cooperation to healthcare workers and security personnel,” he said.

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