Senior Minister: Mandatory quarantine for returning Malaysians, proves to be right decision after 17 test positive
File picture shows Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaking during a press conference in Putrajaya April 17, 2020. — Bernama pic
He said the move which was unpopular, when announced during phase two of the movement control order from April 1-14, is now a lifesaver as many other countries did not adopt the same policy, which resulted in catastrophic results. “This clearly shows that the government’s action to call the second MCO and quarantine those returning from overseas was the right move,” said Ismail during his daily security briefings on Covid-19.
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