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KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday (September 15) urged Malaysians to remain vigilant for Covid-19 infections, as the pandemic has shown no signs of slowing down worldwide, although the disease remains low. control in the country.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin said Malaysia will not rush to reopen its borders while trying to avoid the chain of infections.
“Do not feel uncomfortable wearing it (mask). Wearing masks has become common in society. We must all play the role of ‘front-line officers’ and continue to embrace the new normal in life,” he said. he said in a televised speech ahead of the Malaysia Day celebration on Wednesday.
Malaysia has generally closed its borders to international travelers since March. Those authorized to fly to Malaysia must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
“The country’s border control will also be improved to curb the influx of potentially infected people into our country,” he said.
Although the strict border control has imposed difficulties on those who do business abroad, Muhyiddin said that severe measures must be taken to protect the people and the country from the life-threatening epidemic.
“We need to find a balance between the need to protect lives and the lives of Malaysians. We must strike a delicate balance between protecting the lives and livelihoods of all Malaysians … Therefore, the government will not rush. to open our borders, “he said. .
He said that although Malaysia has done well in handling the spread of Covid-19, the sudden increase in cases recently has left him concerned.
“In the past 14 days, a total of 615 cases have been recorded. This increase also caused three districts to record 41 or more cases in the past 14 days,” he said, referring to the Kota Setar district in Kedah state, along with with Tawau and Lahad Datu in Sabah.
Malaysia reported 182 cases last Friday, the highest in three months since June 4, when 277 cases were recorded.
The increase was caused by various conglomerates in the three districts.
Malaysia first imposed the movement restrictions on March 18. The country will continue to enforce strict health protocols until December 31, following an extension announced by Muhyiddin on August 28.
Under the recovery motion control (MCO) order that began June 10, most businesses can reopen, but must follow protocols such as recording the temperatures of visitors to their facilities and enforcing social distancing.
Nightclubs and pubs remain closed under the recovery MCO, and authorities say it would be impossible to guarantee health protocols such as social distancing at such outlets.
Malaysia made it mandatory on August 1 for everyone to wear face masks in crowded public places and on public transport, after authorities observed less compliance with social distancing when it entered the recovery phase of motion brakes.
Malaysia reported 23 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday to bring the total infections to 9,969. The total number of deaths caused by the virus remained at 128.
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