MALAYSIA imposed strict new curbs to fight a coronavirus surge, following warnings that the country’s healthcare system is at ‘breaking point’.
It joins other Asian nations, from Japan to Australia, which kept their outbreaks under control in the early stages forced to introduce new measures in recent days.
Malaysia had relaxed restrictions as infections fell to almost zero last year but cases have crept up again, hitting record highs in recent days.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced a two-week partial lockdown imposed on the worst-hit parts of the country from yesterday, with all non-essential businesses ordered to close. – January 14, 2021.
A soldier manning a roadblock during the movement-control order (MCO) in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, January 14, 2021.Women walking past shops shuttered during the second movement-control order in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, January 14, 2021.A retailer preparing his kiosk during the movement-control order in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, January 14, 2021.A mall worker in a protective suit disinfecting Chinese New Year decorations outside the mall during movement-control order in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, January 14, 2021.A man crossing an empty road during the second movement-control order in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, January 14, 2021.Some economic activities are allowed to operate during the movement-control order, with operating hours between 6am and 8pm, and exceptions for certain activities. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 14, 2021.People going about their daily business during movement-control order in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 14, 2021.Closed shop lots because of the second movement-control order, which took effect yesterday in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, January 14, 2021.A police officer manning a roadblock during the movement-control order in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, January 14, 2021.Policemen checking papers at a roadblock during the movement-control order (MCO) in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, January 14, 2021.A restaurant in Kepayan placing plastic partitions and moving tables further apart to separate diners in a tight space. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 14, 2021.
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