YANG di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today called on all Malaysians to unite and play their part in the fight to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.

“I ask that you cancel your balik kampung plans, and do not gather or attend social activities out of your homes,” His Majesty said in his royal address on the movement control order broadcast live on national TV tonight.

Al-Sultan Abdullah said the fight against Covid-19 starts with good personal hygiene such as by frequently washing one’s hands and using hand sanitisers and protective face masks, and
social-distancing. 

“The people are urged to comply with the movement control order implemented by the government from March 18-31, and do not leave home if there are no pressing matters,” His Majesty said. 

Al-Sultan Abdullah advised the people to also postpone marriage ceremonies until the situation has improved.

Urging the people to lend their fullest cooperation to help the government keep the pandemic in check, he also advised Malaysians not to panic as there is sufficient stock of essential items for all. 

Meanwhile, one should not spread false information, he warned.

“Let us all play our part to help contain this outbreak, Insya-Allah.”

Malaysia imposed a two-week movement control order on March 18 to curb the spread of Covid-19.

As some Malaysians persisted in flouting the guidelines, the government today announced that the army will be deployed, starting Sunday, to help the police enforce the order.

Malaysia today reported 130 new virus cases, bringing the total to 1,030, with three deaths. – March 20, 2020.