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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said Sunday (May 10) that he is extending the conditional order to stay home for another four weeks, until June 9.
The Prime Minister said that although new Covid-19 cases are lower now than at the start of movement restrictions, the fight is not yet over.
“Although we have made positive progress in the war against Covid-19, we have not yet been successful,” he warned, adding that most Malaysians want the government to take the necessary steps to combat the spread of the virus.
“Therefore, based on the advice of the Ministry of Health and the Security Council, I wish to announce that the conditional movement control order (CMCO) that runs until May 12, 2020, will remain in effect until 9 of June”.
The massive annual exodus before the Hari Raya Aidilftri celebrations to the hometown called “balik kampung” will not be allowed, nor will the grand open houses, he said, noting that there are three festivals taking place over the next few weeks, including Gawai and Kaamaatan. , widely celebrated in Borneo.
Travel between the 13 states of Malaysia is prohibited except for business purposes.
The MCO enters its 54th day on Sunday.
Malaysia first imposed the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 when coronavirus cases began to rise sharply.
On May 4, Malaysia started what Tan Sri Muhyiddin called “conditional MCO” with most companies authorized to reopen while taking health precautions, and the obstacles were removed.
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