KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- Selangor government today announced that it will be providing free hotel stays for medical frontliners handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a statement today, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the decision was reached after a meeting with state financial officers and the Selangor State Economic Planning Unit, to refine the second phase of the "Pakej Rangsangan Selangor Prihatin".

"I am pleased to announce that the Selangor state government through the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) will provide free accommodation for frontliners," he said.

"The state government will first cooperate with the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

"A total of 204 room...