KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expounded that the country's economic activities will continue to function throughout the duration of the state of emergency, but is subject to compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the re-implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

The Prime Minister said the government would ensure that economic activities did not stop so that the people could continue to work, while business, trade and industry could continue to operate as usual.

"The government is also committed to ensuring that best governance practices continue to be practiced throughout the implementation of the state of emergency.

"Internationally recognized national regulatory organizations, namely Bank Negara Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia will continue to play their role as regulatory catalysts; and facilitators of companies and markets," he said.

Muhyiddin said this in a special address in conjunction with the proclamation of the emergency aired by television stations today.