KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- The government must urgently reconsider its decision not to extend the loan repayment moratorium as there was a growing threat of yet another wave of Covid-19 infections, said Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The opposite to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin cited the worrying rise in Covid-19 cases and clusters in recent weeks, saying this suggested that Malaysians - especially lower income groups - would likely face economic hardships again soon.

"I note with alarm the total number of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia has now surpassed the 11,000 mark, while the number of active cases has now breached the 1,000 mark for the first time since mid-June.

"We could be witnessing the start of a seco...