NSTnation The government has imposed a 14-day Restricted Movement Order or partial lockdown from March 18 to 31 nationwide to curb the spread of the Covid19 infection in Malaysia.
The Restricted Movement Order is imposed under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and well as the Police Act 1967, which cover a range of activities.
Muhyiddin said for Muslims, all mosque and surau activities – including Friday prayers – will be suspended in accordance with a decision made by the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs on Sunday. All public and private institutions of higher learning and skills training institutions nationwide will also be shuttered for 14 days.
“But this move is necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19 which could claim the lives of Malaysians, as it has thousands of people in other countries.
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