<p>Starting from Tuesday, Malaysia will ease <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> curbs for fully vaccinated people in some states that house nearly half of the country.</p>

<p>As per the new relaxations, economic and social sectors can now be opened in stages and people can cross district borders. In addition to this, locals of the selected states will also be allowed to play outdoor sports and eat in restaurants.</p>

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<p>However, these restrictions will only be lifted in selected eight states, and other areas such as the capital city Kuala Lumpur will still have to follow the curbs.</p>

<p>The decision to ease the curbs was taken after the selected areas recorded a drop in Covid infections and vaccination rates looked promising.</p>

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<p>"More people are receiving complete vaccinations... the burden on the public health system will reduce," Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised speech. "More economic and social sectors can be opened up in stages, and we can get out of this pandemic (in a) more orderly and safely (manner)."</p>

<p>In addition to the residents of the selected eight states, locals who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus will also be able to stay clear of these restrictions. Fully vaccinated people will not be subjected to home quarantine upon return to Malaysia.</p>


Starting from Tuesday, Malaysia will ease coronavirus curbs for fully vaccinated people in some states that house nearly half of the country. As per the new relaxations, economic and social sectors can now be opened in stages and people can cross district borders.

Starting from Tuesday, Malaysia will ease coronavirus curbs for fully vaccinated people in some states that house nearly half of the country. As per the new relaxations, economic and social sectors can now be opened in stages and people can cross district borders. In addition to this, locals of the selected states will also be allowed to play outdoor sports and eat in restaurants. WATCH | However, these restrictions will only be lifted in selected eight states, and other areas such as the capital city Kuala Lumpur will still have to follow the curbs. The decision to ease the curbs was taken after the selected areas recorded a drop in Covid infections and vaccination rates looked promising. Also read | Malaysia decides to not use daily Covid infections as metric to ease curbs "More people are receiving complete vaccinations... the burden on the public health system will reduce," Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised speech. "More economic and social sectors can be opened up in stages, and we can get out of this pandemic (in a) more orderly and safely (manner)." In addition to the residents of the selected eight states, locals who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus will also be able to stay clear of these restrictions. Fully vaccinated people will not be subjected to home quarantine upon return to Malaysia.

Malaysia to ease Covid restrictions as cases decline; Kuala Lumpur remains closed

<p>After repeated surges in coronavirus cases, Malaysia has decided that it will no longer use daily infections as a metric to ease <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">Covid</a> restrictions.</p>

<p>The news has come as the country is planning to initiate the second phase of the national recovery plan. From now on, the government will use the Covid hospitalisation rates as one of the three indicators to help state governments decide on whether or not to move to the final phase of the recovery plan.</p>

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<p>"Once 40% of adults have been vaccinated, the number of new cases becomes less relevant because most cases show little to no symptoms, hence reducing the burden on public infrastructure," Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.</p>

<p>The announcement came on the same day when Malaysia reported 19,819 new infections. Although out of these new cases, 98.1 per cent of the patients showed less or no symptoms, the experts are urging caution as they believe Covid patients can show low immunity later, Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Malaysian government is trying to increase the speed of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine programme</a> and is urging locals to get vaccinated as soon as possible. As of now, nearly 31 per cent of the adult population has been fully vaccinated and 62 per cent of people have received at least the first dose of the Covid vaccine.</p>

<p>If all goes according to the set plan, the Malaysian government will allow all economic activities to reopen without restrictions, except the ones on the negative list.</p>


After repeated surges in coronavirus cases, Malaysia has decided that it will no longer use daily infections as a metric to ease Covid restrictions. The news has come as the country is planning to initiate the second phase of the national recovery plan.

After repeated surges in coronavirus cases, Malaysia has decided that it will no longer use daily infections as a metric to ease Covid restrictions. The news has come as the country is planning to initiate the second phase of the national recovery plan. From now on, the government will use the Covid hospitalisation rates as one of the three indicators to help state governments decide on whether or not to move to the final phase of the recovery plan. Also read | Study links Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to rare eye inflammation "Once 40% of adults have been vaccinated, the number of new cases becomes less relevant because most cases show little to no symptoms, hence reducing the burden on public infrastructure," Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. The announcement came on the same day when Malaysia reported 19,819 new infections. Although out of these new cases, 98.1 per cent of the patients showed less or no symptoms, the experts are urging caution as they believe Covid patients can show low immunity later, Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement. Also read | Long term Covid symptoms very rare in children, study confirms Meanwhile, the Malaysian government is trying to increase the speed of the vaccine programme and is urging locals to get vaccinated as soon as possible. As of now, nearly 31 per cent of the adult population has been fully vaccinated and 62 per cent of people have received at least the first dose of the Covid vaccine. If all goes according to the set plan, the Malaysian government will allow all economic activities to reopen without restrictions, except the ones on the negative list.

Malaysia decides to not use daily Covid infections as metric to ease curbs

<p>Authorities in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-police-using-drones-to-check-body-temperature-in-public-places-389944">Malaysia</a> have said new restrictions will be imposed in capital <strong>Kuala Lumpur</strong> with the city battling the pandemic.</p>

<p>The new rules are set to last for two weeks which include keeping only essential businesses open as the country last week extended the national<strong> lockdown</strong>.</p>

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<p>PM Muhyiddin Yassin had said earlier that restrictions will not be eased until daily<strong> COVID-19 </strong>cases fall below 4,000. The country recorded nearly 7,000 last week. The country so far has recorded&nbsp;758,967 total infections and 5,254 fatalities&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month the number of COVID-19 cases had shot up to over 9,000 cases as <strong>economic activity </strong>was halted as&nbsp;the government ordered an indefinite lockdown.</p>

<p>PM Yassin had earlier announced a $36.22 billion aid package while&nbsp;extending the nationwide lockdown. The plan aimed at <strong>wage subsidy</strong> programme involves more cash aid, subsidies and tax breaks.</p>

<p>The aid package also includes a financial package to ramp up <strong>vaccination</strong> in the country with just six per cent people receiving both doses of the vaccine so far.</p>

<p>The<strong> World Bank</strong> has cut Malaysia's growth forecast from &nbsp;6 per cent to 4.5 per cent this year due to the pandemic's impact.</p>

<p>The government aims to vaccinate at least 60 per cent of the population by October. According to the White House, one million <strong>Pfizer-BioNTech</strong> coronavirus vaccines will be donated to Malaysia by Monday.</p>

<p>Thailand which has also been hit by the virus had announced in end June that it will set up checkpoints in the country's four southern provinces near Malaysia with COVID-19 cases on the rise in the country.</p>

<p>Reports say several areas in Kuala Lumpur and <strong>Selangor </strong>state have been placed in enhanced movement control order (EMCO) until July 16 in order to halt the virus surge.</p>

<p>Under the <strong>EMCO </strong>rules,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>residents cannot leave the house after 8 pm with only one person in the house allowed to venture outside for essentials.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


Authorities in Malaysia have said new restrictions will be imposed in capital Kuala Lumpur with the city battling the pandemic. The new rules are set to last for two weeks which include keeping only essential businesses open as the country last week extended the national lockdown.

Authorities in Malaysia have said new restrictions will be imposed in capital Kuala Lumpur with the city battling the pandemic. The new rules are set to last for two weeks which include keeping only essential businesses open as the country last week extended the national lockdown. Watch: PM Muhyiddin Yassin had said earlier that restrictions will not be eased until daily COVID-19 cases fall below 4,000. The country recorded nearly 7,000 last week. The country so far has recorded 758,967 total infections and 5,254 fatalities Last month the number of COVID-19 cases had shot up to over 9,000 cases as economic activity was halted as the government ordered an indefinite lockdown. PM Yassin had earlier announced a $36.22 billion aid package while extending the nationwide lockdown. The plan aimed at wage subsidy programme involves more cash aid, subsidies and tax breaks. The aid package also includes a financial package to ramp up vaccination in the country with just six per cent people receiving both doses of the vaccine so far. The World Bank has cut Malaysia's growth forecast from 6 per cent to 4.5 per cent this year due to the pandemic's impact. The government aims to vaccinate at least 60 per cent of the population by October. According to the White House, one million Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccines will be donated to Malaysia by Monday. Thailand which has also been hit by the virus had announced in end June that it will set up checkpoints in the country's four southern provinces near Malaysia with COVID-19 cases on the rise in the country. Reports say several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor state have been placed in enhanced movement control order (EMCO) until July 16 in order to halt the virus surge. Under the EMCO rules, residents cannot leave the house after 8 pm with only one person in the house allowed to venture outside for essentials. (With inputs from Agencies)

Malaysia battles COVID-19 as Kuala Lumpur struggles amid surge

<p>Malaysia will tighten coronavirus curbs in the capital to combat a fresh spike in cases, with only essential businesses allowed to operate and restaurant dining-in banned, authorities said Wednesday.</p>

<p>The partial lockdown in Kuala Lumpur, initially set to last from May 7 to 20, comes a day after officials announced tougher restrictions in several districts surrounding the city.</p>

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<p>The Southeast Asian nation was hit by a fresh Covid-19 outbreak at the start of 2021, prompting authorities to re-introduce curbs not seen since the start of the pandemic and declare a state of emergency.</p>

<p>Infection rates fell and measures were eased — but cases started climbing again in recent weeks as people went out to shop and socialised more.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Announcing the new curbs in Kuala Lumpur, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at least 17 new infection clusters were detected in the city last month.</p>

<p>Only certain types of businesses, such as supermarkets, petrol stations and medical clinics, will be allowed to operate while the restrictions are in force, he said.</p>

<p>Eateries can remain open but only for takeaways.</p>

<p>Most people have already been working from home for months.</p>

<p>Health authorities in the country of 32 million reported 3,744 Covid-19 cases Wednesday — around half in the capital and neighbouring Selangor state — and 17 deaths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Daily cases have frequently topped 3,000 in recent days.</p>

<p>Malaysia's outbreak remains less severe than in many other countries, with officials reporting over 400,000 cases and almost 1,600 deaths.&nbsp;</p>


Malaysia will tighten coronavirus curbs in the capital to combat a fresh spike in cases, with only essential businesses allowed to operate and restaurant dining-in banned, authorities said Wednesday.

Malaysia will tighten coronavirus curbs in the capital to combat a fresh spike in cases, with only essential businesses allowed to operate and restaurant dining-in banned, authorities said Wednesday. The partial lockdown in Kuala Lumpur, initially set to last from May 7 to 20, comes a day after officials announced tougher restrictions in several districts surrounding the city. Also read | Moderna's booster shot trial brings good news and encouragement The Southeast Asian nation was hit by a fresh Covid-19 outbreak at the start of 2021, prompting authorities to re-introduce curbs not seen since the start of the pandemic and declare a state of emergency. Infection rates fell and measures were eased — but cases started climbing again in recent weeks as people went out to shop and socialised more. Also read | Largest study on Pfizer Covid vaccine says drug offers over 95% protection Announcing the new curbs in Kuala Lumpur, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at least 17 new infection clusters were detected in the city last month. Only certain types of businesses, such as supermarkets, petrol stations and medical clinics, will be allowed to operate while the restrictions are in force, he said. Eateries can remain open but only for takeaways. Most people have already been working from home for months. Health authorities in the country of 32 million reported 3,744 Covid-19 cases Wednesday — around half in the capital and neighbouring Selangor state — and 17 deaths. Daily cases have frequently topped 3,000 in recent days. Malaysia's outbreak remains less severe than in many other countries, with officials reporting over 400,000 cases and almost 1,600 deaths.

Malaysia tightens curbs in capital as virus cases climb

<p>Malaysia on Wednesday launched its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">COVID-19 inoculation programme</a>, which authorities hope will rein in a spike in infections and help revive an economy that recorded its worst slump in over two decades last year.<br />
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Malaysia has set an ambitious target of vaccinating at least 80% of its 32 million people by February next year.<br />
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Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was the first to be given the vaccine, developed by US&nbsp;drugmaker Pfizer and German partner BioNTech, as part of government efforts to reassure people of the vaccine`s safety.<br />
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After Muhyiddin was given his shot, officials clapped in the health department office in the administrative capital of Putrajaya, before a group of health workers were also vaccinated.</p>

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"I am confident this vaccine is safe and effective," Muhyiddin said, adding that the public should have faith in his government`s efforts to break the chain of COVID-19 infections.<br />
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The Southeast Asian nation had largely contained the virus for most of last year, but a spike in infections that started in September has placed Malaysia third in the region in total cases, behind Indonesia and the Philippines.<br />
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Malaysia has reported nearly 290,000 coronavirus cases and 1,076 deaths as of Tuesday, though new daily infections have started trending downwards in the past week.<br />
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The vaccination process will be implemented in three phases, with the first expected to run from February to April involving 300,000 medical and 200,000 non-medical frontline workers - including politicians, security personnel and welfare officers.<br />
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Around 9.4 million high-risk individuals will be vaccinated in the next phase between April and August, followed by more than 16 million adults aged 18 and older in phase three that will run from May to February next year.<br />
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Last week, the government said it has secured 66.7 million vaccine doses, enough to more than cover its population.<br />
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Pfizer and BioNTech will supply half of the total doses, with the remainder sourced from Britain`s AstraZeneca, Russia`s Gamaleya Research Institute, and China`s Sinovac Biotech and CanSino Biologics.</p>


Malaysia on Wednesday launched its COVID-19 inoculation programme, which authorities hope will rein in a spike in infections and help revive an economy that recorded its worst slump in over two decades last year.

Malaysia on Wednesday launched its COVID-19 inoculation programme, which authorities hope will rein in a spike in infections and help revive an economy that recorded its worst slump in over two decades last year. Malaysia has set an ambitious target of vaccinating at least 80% of its 32 million people by February next year. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was the first to be given the vaccine, developed by US drugmaker Pfizer and German partner BioNTech, as part of government efforts to reassure people of the vaccine`s safety. After Muhyiddin was given his shot, officials clapped in the health department office in the administrative capital of Putrajaya, before a group of health workers were also vaccinated. Also watch: Lockdown-weary Malaysians get appetite for drive-in dining × "I am confident this vaccine is safe and effective," Muhyiddin said, adding that the public should have faith in his government`s efforts to break the chain of COVID-19 infections. The Southeast Asian nation had largely contained the virus for most of last year, but a spike in infections that started in September has placed Malaysia third in the region in total cases, behind Indonesia and the Philippines. Malaysia has reported nearly 290,000 coronavirus cases and 1,076 deaths as of Tuesday, though new daily infections have started trending downwards in the past week. The vaccination process will be implemented in three phases, with the first expected to run from February to April involving 300,000 medical and 200,000 non-medical frontline workers - including politicians, security personnel and welfare officers. Around 9.4 million high-risk individuals will be vaccinated in the next phase between April and August, followed by more than 16 million adults aged 18 and older in phase three that will run from May to February next year. Last week, the government said it has secured 66.7 million vaccine doses, enough to more than cover its population. Pfizer and BioNTech will supply half of the total doses, with the remainder sourced from Britain`s AstraZeneca, Russia`s Gamaleya Research Institute, and China`s Sinovac Biotech and CanSino Biologics.

Malaysia launches COVID-19 vaccination drive as PM gets first shot

<p>Malaysia's king Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency to fight a surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the country's healthcare system.</p>

<p>Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah "is of the opinion that the Covid-19 outbreak in the country is at a very critical stage and that there was a need for the emergency," said a statement from the national palace.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin had requested an emergency be declared in a meeting with the King on Monday, the statement said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will last until August 1 but could be lifted earlier if the rate of new infections slows, it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An emergency declaration allows for the suspension of parliament and political activities at a time when Muhyiddin's 10-month old government looks increasingly unstable, and is likely to spark criticism he is undermining democracy.</p>

<p>It came a day after Muhyiddin announced strict new curbs across more than half the country, including ordering people to stay at home for all but essential purposes and the closure of most businesses.</p>

<p>He warned the healthcare system was "at breaking point".</p>


Malaysia's king Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency to fight a surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the country's healthcare system.

Malaysia's king Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency to fight a surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the country's healthcare system. Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah "is of the opinion that the Covid-19 outbreak in the country is at a very critical stage and that there was a need for the emergency," said a statement from the national palace. Also read| Flooding in Malaysia worsens, 46,000 displaced Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin had requested an emergency be declared in a meeting with the King on Monday, the statement said. It will last until August 1 but could be lifted earlier if the rate of new infections slows, it added. Also read| Singapore and Malaysia scrap high speed railway after delays An emergency declaration allows for the suspension of parliament and political activities at a time when Muhyiddin's 10-month old government looks increasingly unstable, and is likely to spark criticism he is undermining democracy. It came a day after Muhyiddin announced strict new curbs across more than half the country, including ordering people to stay at home for all but essential purposes and the closure of most businesses. He warned the healthcare system was "at breaking point".

Malaysian king declares state of emergency to fight virus

<p>If you thought it is a long drive to the wedding venues, you will be surprised to see what this couple decided to do for their wedding amid the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>A Malaysian ex-MP Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor decided to take the safest road and ditched the traditional wedding venue for his son's wedding.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple,&nbsp;Tengku Muhammed Hafiz Tengku Adnan and&nbsp;his bride Oceane Cyril Alagia decided to host a 'drive-thru' wedding to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus.</p>

<p>Scheduled on December 20 in Malaysia's&nbsp;Putrajaya, the Malaysian couple had invited nearly 10,000 guests. So, in order to comply with the COVID-19 restrictions set by the Malaysian government, the couple asked the guests not to step out of their vehicles.</p>

<p>"The drive-through concept was my father's idea. He wanted my wedding to be celebrated by all the people in Putrajaya as they are also my family as I grew up here," said&nbsp;Tengku Muhammed Hafiz.</p>

<p>The Malaysian politician along with his wife and the newly-wedded couple dressed up for the special day and stood at a designated point from where they waved and shared greetings with the guests who were seated in their cars.</p>

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<p>A stage was specially set up near the famous&nbsp;Palace of Justice where the couple was earlier seated to wave at their guests. However, the couple decided to ditch the distanced approach and stood by the road to greet the guests from a smaller distance.</p>

<p>The guests, after exchanging greetings with the hosts, drove to a tent which was set up nearby to get their already-packed food packets by rolling down their windows.</p>

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<p>"In estimation, I am informed that there are more than 10,000 Drive Thru vehicles here since this morning," the minister said on a Facebook post. "Alhamdulillah, me and my family are very honored. Thank you all for understanding and adhering to all procedures made by drive-thru attendance without getting out of the vehicle. My family and I are very grateful and appreciate all your support. Thank you."</p>


If you thought it is a long drive to the wedding venues, you will be surprised to see what this couple decided to do for their wedding amid the coronavirus pandemic.

If you thought it is a long drive to the wedding venues, you will be surprised to see what this couple decided to do for their wedding amid the coronavirus pandemic. A Malaysian ex-MP Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor decided to take the safest road and ditched the traditional wedding venue for his son's wedding. Also read| Son wins lawsuit against parents for discarding his pornography collection The couple, Tengku Muhammed Hafiz Tengku Adnan and his bride Oceane Cyril Alagia decided to host a 'drive-thru' wedding to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus. Scheduled on December 20 in Malaysia's Putrajaya, the Malaysian couple had invited nearly 10,000 guests. So, in order to comply with the COVID-19 restrictions set by the Malaysian government, the couple asked the guests not to step out of their vehicles. "The drive-through concept was my father's idea. He wanted my wedding to be celebrated by all the people in Putrajaya as they are also my family as I grew up here," said Tengku Muhammed Hafiz. The Malaysian politician along with his wife and the newly-wedded couple dressed up for the special day and stood at a designated point from where they waved and shared greetings with the guests who were seated in their cars. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oceane Alagia (@oceanealagia) × A stage was specially set up near the famous Palace of Justice where the couple was earlier seated to wave at their guests. However, the couple decided to ditch the distanced approach and stood by the road to greet the guests from a smaller distance. The guests, after exchanging greetings with the hosts, drove to a tent which was set up nearby to get their already-packed food packets by rolling down their windows. Alhamdulillah acara akad nikah anakanda saya Tengku Muhammed Hafiz dan Oceane Alagia telah berjalan lancar pagi tadi.... Posted by Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor on Saturday, December 19, 2020 × "In estimation, I am informed that there are more than 10,000 Drive Thru vehicles here since this morning," the minister said on a Facebook post. "Alhamdulillah, me and my family are very honored. Thank you all for understanding and adhering to all procedures made by drive-thru attendance without getting out of the vehicle. My family and I are very grateful and appreciate all your support. Thank you."

Malaysian ex-MP hosts drive-thru wedding for son; 10,000 people participate

<p>After a new cluster of novel coronavirus was found in the country, Malaysia has decided to add the United States, United Kingdom and France to a 'no entry' list.</p>

<p>The Malaysian government has announced that all long-term immigration pass holders will temporarily not be allowed to enter the borders. The decision was taken after new cases were identified in the country, originating from&nbsp;the returnees and undocumented migrants.</p>

<p>As per reports by local media, all countries that have reported more than 150,000 coronavirus cases will be added to the ban list, for a little while. The ban will not be permanent, and is just a measure to contain the spread of novel coronavirus in the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/malaysia-bans-indians-from-entering-the-country-due-to-growing-number-of-covid-19-infections-324511"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Malaysia bans Indians from entering the country due to growing number of COVID-19 infections</strong></a></p>

<p>The addition to the list came two days after the Malaysian government announced a similar ban on India,&nbsp;Indonesia and the Philippines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the notification that came on Tuesday, all immigrants returning to the country from these countries will not be granted entry, starting from September 07.</p>

<p>"We will add more (countries) that are considered high risk," said Ismail Sabri,&nbsp;Minister of Defence of Malaysia.</p>

<p>The list also&nbsp;includes Brazil, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Russia and India's neighbour Bangladesh.</p>

<p>The ban includes all individuals with passes for&nbsp;permanent residents, expatriates, students and those on spouse visas and participants of Malaysia`s My Second Home programme.</p>

<p>Malaysia has, till Thursday, reported a total of&nbsp;9,374 COVID-19 cases and 128 deaths only.</p>


After a new cluster of novel coronavirus was found in the country, Malaysia has decided to add the United States, United Kingdom and France to a 'no entry' list.

After a new cluster of novel coronavirus was found in the country, Malaysia has decided to add the United States, United Kingdom and France to a 'no entry' list. The Malaysian government has announced that all long-term immigration pass holders will temporarily not be allowed to enter the borders. The decision was taken after new cases were identified in the country, originating from the returnees and undocumented migrants. As per reports by local media, all countries that have reported more than 150,000 coronavirus cases will be added to the ban list, for a little while. The ban will not be permanent, and is just a measure to contain the spread of novel coronavirus in the country. Also read: Malaysia bans Indians from entering the country due to growing number of COVID-19 infections The addition to the list came two days after the Malaysian government announced a similar ban on India, Indonesia and the Philippines. As per the notification that came on Tuesday, all immigrants returning to the country from these countries will not be granted entry, starting from September 07. "We will add more (countries) that are considered high risk," said Ismail Sabri, Minister of Defence of Malaysia. The list also includes Brazil, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Russia and India's neighbour Bangladesh. The ban includes all individuals with passes for permanent residents, expatriates, students and those on spouse visas and participants of Malaysia`s My Second Home programme. Malaysia has, till Thursday, reported a total of 9,374 COVID-19 cases and 128 deaths only.

After banning Indians, Malaysia adds US, UK and France citizens to 'no entry' list

<p>All tourists who are visiting Malaysia must compulsarily pay&nbsp;for quarantine&nbsp;Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.</p>

<p>Travellers entering the country will have to bear the cost of mandatory quarantine and are to sign a letter agreeing to pay before they can make the trip to the country.</p>

<p>''This will take effect from June 1 as Malaysia will continue to impose compulsory quarantine on those who return from abroad to prevent the spread of&nbsp;Covid-19,''&nbsp;he said at his daily media briefing on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Malaysians would pay half the cost of quarantine services while non-citizens, including spouses and family members of Malaysian citizens, had to bear the full cost.</p>

<p advertzone="asia_southeastasia/article" data-v-03a18e7e="" data-v-3c0464d1="">''The signing of the letter can be done at Malaysian embassies and high commissions. After the agreement is signed, the office will also issue a letter permitting them to return to Malaysia,''&nbsp;Sabri&nbsp;said.</p>

<p advertzone="asia_southeastasia/article" data-v-03a18e7e="" data-v-3c0464d1="">He said the Immigration Department would play its part to ensure returnees were aware of the new condition set by the government.</p>

<p advertzone="asia_southeastasia/article" data-v-03a18e7e="" data-v-3c0464d1="">“The immigration will be issuing a directive to all airline companies to make it a condition for passengers disembarking in Malaysia to have this letter of undertaking with them,” he said.</p>

<p advertzone="asia_southeastasia/article" data-v-03a18e7e="" data-v-3c0464d1="">Since April 3, the government had enforced compulsory quarantine for all Malaysians returning from abroad.</p>


All tourists who are visiting Malaysia must compulsarily pay for quarantine Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. Travellers entering the country will have to bear the cost of mandatory quarantine and are to sign a letter agreeing to pay before they can make the trip to the country.

All tourists who are visiting Malaysia must compulsarily pay for quarantine Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. Travellers entering the country will have to bear the cost of mandatory quarantine and are to sign a letter agreeing to pay before they can make the trip to the country. ''This will take effect from June 1 as Malaysia will continue to impose compulsory quarantine on those who return from abroad to prevent the spread of Covid-19,'' he said at his daily media briefing on Wednesday. Malaysians would pay half the cost of quarantine services while non-citizens, including spouses and family members of Malaysian citizens, had to bear the full cost. ''The signing of the letter can be done at Malaysian embassies and high commissions. After the agreement is signed, the office will also issue a letter permitting them to return to Malaysia,'' Sabri said. He said the Immigration Department would play its part to ensure returnees were aware of the new condition set by the government. “The immigration will be issuing a directive to all airline companies to make it a condition for passengers disembarking in Malaysia to have this letter of undertaking with them,” he said. Since April 3, the government had enforced compulsory quarantine for all Malaysians returning from abroad.

Tourists visiting Malaysia to pay for mandatory quarantine: Minister

<p>Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks.</p>

<p>The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases. However, the lockdown will now be extended till June 9.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-flight-from-dhaka-brings-back-129-stranded-indians-297624"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians</strong></a></p>

<p>The current lockdown was scheduled to end on May 12, Tuesday. However,&nbsp;Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the movement restrictions need to continue to contain the spread of the deadly virus.</p>

<p>As the cases had been decreasing in the country, the government had allowed few businesses to re-open to revive its economy.</p>

<p>However, mass gatherings remain barred. All&nbsp;schools, cinemas and places of worship too will stay shut. In addition it, the travel restrictions are still in place.</p>

<p>Malaysia recorded 67 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 6,656, and 108 deaths.</p>


Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks. The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases.

Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks. The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases. However, the lockdown will now be extended till June 9. Also read: Air India's flight from Dhaka brings back 129 stranded Indians The current lockdown was scheduled to end on May 12, Tuesday. However, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the movement restrictions need to continue to contain the spread of the deadly virus. As the cases had been decreasing in the country, the government had allowed few businesses to re-open to revive its economy. However, mass gatherings remain barred. All schools, cinemas and places of worship too will stay shut. In addition it, the travel restrictions are still in place. Malaysia recorded 67 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 6,656, and 108 deaths.

Malaysia extends lockdown till June 9; cases decrease

<p>As Malaysia is under a partial lockdown, palm exports from Malaysia's biggest producer of the edible oil, Sabah State, will be hit by a closure of private jetties due to coronavirus-related curbs, an industry body said on Saturday.</p>

<p>The company&nbsp;accounts for about a quarter of the total palm oil produced in Malaysia, which, after Indonesia,&nbsp;is the second biggest&nbsp;producer and exporter of vegetable oil in the world.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-agrees-to-export-hcq-to-malaysia-to-help-fight-covid-19-292634"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India agrees to export HCQ to Malaysia to help fight COVID-19</strong></a></p>

<p>Malaysia initiated a partial lockdown on March 18 and will be continuing it till May 12. There are a total of 5,742 reported&nbsp;positive cases, with 98 deaths and 3,762 recovered patients. The lockdown has affected a lot of businesses.</p>

<p>There are more than 16 jetties that were used&nbsp;to ship fresh fruit bunches, crude palm oils and palm kernels. However, since the April 17 order of partial lockdown, these jetties&nbsp;have been temporarily closed.</p>

<p>"The downstream sector in Sabah which includes the refineries and kernel crushing plants will see their raw materials reduce, thus affecting their production and ability to fulfil the committed supply contracts. "Important of all, they are not able to carry out shipments of finished products for exports to other countries." the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-bullying-behaviour-in-south-china-sea-us-to-china-293325"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Stop 'bullying behaviour' in South China Sea: US to China</strong></a></p>

<p>On the other hand, Petronas, a leading oil and gas company of Malaysia, has said that all its domestic projects have either already resumed or will be resuming soon.</p>

<p>Petronas is striving to minimise the impact to its planned domestic CAPEX programme in the face of the current challenges," the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>"However, we do expect that some projects will be naturally delayed due to the prolonged lockdowns implemented globally and the movement control order in Malaysia, and further disruptions anticipated to the global supply chain."</p>


As Malaysia is under a partial lockdown, palm exports from Malaysia's biggest producer of the edible oil, Sabah State, will be hit by a closure of private jetties due to coronavirus-related curbs, an industry body said on Saturday.

As Malaysia is under a partial lockdown, palm exports from Malaysia's biggest producer of the edible oil, Sabah State, will be hit by a closure of private jetties due to coronavirus-related curbs, an industry body said on Saturday. The company accounts for about a quarter of the total palm oil produced in Malaysia, which, after Indonesia, is the second biggest producer and exporter of vegetable oil in the world. Also read: India agrees to export HCQ to Malaysia to help fight COVID-19 Malaysia initiated a partial lockdown on March 18 and will be continuing it till May 12. There are a total of 5,742 reported positive cases, with 98 deaths and 3,762 recovered patients. The lockdown has affected a lot of businesses. There are more than 16 jetties that were used to ship fresh fruit bunches, crude palm oils and palm kernels. However, since the April 17 order of partial lockdown, these jetties have been temporarily closed. "The downstream sector in Sabah which includes the refineries and kernel crushing plants will see their raw materials reduce, thus affecting their production and ability to fulfil the committed supply contracts. "Important of all, they are not able to carry out shipments of finished products for exports to other countries." the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) said. Also read: Stop 'bullying behaviour' in South China Sea: US to China On the other hand, Petronas, a leading oil and gas company of Malaysia, has said that all its domestic projects have either already resumed or will be resuming soon. Petronas is striving to minimise the impact to its planned domestic CAPEX programme in the face of the current challenges," the company said in a statement. "However, we do expect that some projects will be naturally delayed due to the prolonged lockdowns implemented globally and the movement control order in Malaysia, and further disruptions anticipated to the global supply chain."

Palm exports from Malaysia's biggest producer of the edible oil, Sabah State, will be hit by closure

<p>Even as the COVID-19 crisis spreads across the world, India and Malaysia are working together on many fronts from the evacuation of citizens to cooperating in&nbsp;other areas as part of a "strategic partnership".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-bought-over-29-million-hydroxychloroquine-doses-from-india-trump-291292">Also Read:&nbsp;US bought over 29 million hydroxychloroquine doses from India: Trump</a></p>

<p>India had allowed eighteen&nbsp;special Malaysian flights for the evacuation of Malaysian nationals&nbsp;since it had imposed a ban on international flights on March 20. Eighteen foreign flight is the biggest number of flights India allowed for any foreign country.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;flights brought back 2,833 Malaysian nationals, which is again the maximum number of citizens repatriated till now for any foreign country.</p>

<p>The Indian high commissioner to Malaysia Mridul Kumar on Wednesday met Malaysian foreign minister Hishammuddin Hussein regarding cooperation on COVID-19.</p>

<p>Thanking the Indian Envoy for repatriation of Malaysian citizens foreign minister&nbsp;Hishammuddin Hussein said, "so many Malaysians have benefitted and it was not easy and what we went through, we can share with the world too... when we put our heads together with a sincere heart.. we will get through this together...and we will fight this.."</p>

<p>The Indian high commissioner remarked that &nbsp;"It has been a real honour and a privileged to work with the new government."</p>

<p>"I think COVID-19 has given that extraordinary challenge and through that challenge, it has also given us, our two countries a very apt opportunity to showcase to the rest of the world to Indians and Malaysian nationals that we are strategic partners in real and true sense. COVID-19 has been a global challenge for all countries, for all governments and all people."</p>

<p>This is the second meet between Indian envoy and the new Malaysian foreign minister in last one month. Indian high commissioner was the first envoy received by the foreign minister on March 18. On the same day, HC Kumar also called on the new Malaysian PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin.</p>


Even as the COVID-19 crisis spreads across the world, India and Malaysia are working together on many fronts from the evacuation of citizens to cooperating in other areas as part of a "strategic partnership".

Even as the COVID-19 crisis spreads across the world, India and Malaysia are working together on many fronts from the evacuation of citizens to cooperating in other areas as part of a "strategic partnership". Also Read: US bought over 29 million hydroxychloroquine doses from India: Trump India had allowed eighteen special Malaysian flights for the evacuation of Malaysian nationals since it had imposed a ban on international flights on March 20. Eighteen foreign flight is the biggest number of flights India allowed for any foreign country. The flights brought back 2,833 Malaysian nationals, which is again the maximum number of citizens repatriated till now for any foreign country. The Indian high commissioner to Malaysia Mridul Kumar on Wednesday met Malaysian foreign minister Hishammuddin Hussein regarding cooperation on COVID-19. Thanking the Indian Envoy for repatriation of Malaysian citizens foreign minister Hishammuddin Hussein said, "so many Malaysians have benefitted and it was not easy and what we went through, we can share with the world too... when we put our heads together with a sincere heart.. we will get through this together...and we will fight this.." The Indian high commissioner remarked that "It has been a real honour and a privileged to work with the new government." "I think COVID-19 has given that extraordinary challenge and through that challenge, it has also given us, our two countries a very apt opportunity to showcase to the rest of the world to Indians and Malaysian nationals that we are strategic partners in real and true sense. COVID-19 has been a global challenge for all countries, for all governments and all people." This is the second meet between Indian envoy and the new Malaysian foreign minister in last one month. Indian high commissioner was the first envoy received by the foreign minister on March 18. On the same day, HC Kumar also called on the new Malaysian PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin.

Cooperation on COVID-19: India allowed 18 special Malaysian flights for evacuation, maximum for any foreign country

<p>Malaysia's government apologised Tuesday after its sexist advice for women to wear make-up and not nag their husbands during the country's coronavirus lockdown sparked online anger and mockery.</p>

<p>The posts of the campaign have since been deleted from the department's social media account.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Malaysian government urges women to wear make-up at home</strong></p>

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<p>Although the government's women's ministry apologised, conceding the posts may have offended some people, and said it would "remain cautious in future".</p>

<p>But it insisted the suggestions were merely aimed at "maintaining positive relationships among family members during the period they are working from home".</p>

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<p>There have been fears of a surge in domestic violence worldwide as the stress caused by confinement and job insecurity increases the likelihood of conflicts.</p>

<p>As of Thursday afternoon in Malaysia, more than 2,900 coronavirus cases had been confirmed inside the country, killing 45 people, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.</p>

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Malaysia's government apologised Tuesday after its sexist advice for women to wear make-up and not nag their husbands during the country's coronavirus lockdown sparked online anger and mockery.

Malaysia's government apologised Tuesday after its sexist advice for women to wear make-up and not nag their husbands during the country's coronavirus lockdown sparked online anger and mockery. The posts of the campaign have since been deleted from the department's social media account. Watch: Malaysian government urges women to wear make-up at home Although the government's women's ministry apologised, conceding the posts may have offended some people, and said it would "remain cautious in future". But it insisted the suggestions were merely aimed at "maintaining positive relationships among family members during the period they are working from home". Also read: Domestic violence cases in Australia shoot up amid coronavirus-induced lockdown, PM announces relief package There have been fears of a surge in domestic violence worldwide as the stress caused by confinement and job insecurity increases the likelihood of conflicts. As of Thursday afternoon in Malaysia, more than 2,900 coronavirus cases had been confirmed inside the country, killing 45 people, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Malaysian government apologises after advising women to 'avoid nagging and wear make-up'

<p>The government today prohibited travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India till March 31 amid the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/64-year-old-dies-in-mumbai-third-death-due-to-coronavirus-in-india-286873">coronavirus</a> outbreak.</p>

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<p>The order is due to come into effect immediately, the government said.</p>

<p>The move comes amid reports of thousands of Afghans returning from virus-hit Iran in the past 20 days.</p>

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<p>Reports said several people fled the isolation section of a Herat hospital.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Malaysian PM Muhyiddin said that the country will ban its citizens from travelling overseas and foreigners from entering the country to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/confirmed-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-125-in-india-286872">Also Read:&nbsp;Confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 125 in India</a></p>

<p>"I am aware that you may feel that this action taken by the government will create difficulties in running your daily lives," Muhyiddin said in a television address to the nation, adding, "However, this action must be taken by the government to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak which is likely to take the lives of people in this country."</p>

<p>Malaysia hasn't recorded any coronavirus-related deaths so far.</p>

<p>In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered citizens to stay home. The country has 142 cases of coronavirus with 12 deaths.</p>


The government today prohibited travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India till March 31 amid the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: 64-year-old dies in Mumbai, third death due to coronavirus in India The order is due to come into effect immediately, the government said.

The government today prohibited travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India till March 31 amid the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: 64-year-old dies in Mumbai, third death due to coronavirus in India The order is due to come into effect immediately, the government said. The move comes amid reports of thousands of Afghans returning from virus-hit Iran in the past 20 days. Watch Video: Reports said several people fled the isolation section of a Herat hospital. Meanwhile, Malaysian PM Muhyiddin said that the country will ban its citizens from travelling overseas and foreigners from entering the country to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: Confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 125 in India "I am aware that you may feel that this action taken by the government will create difficulties in running your daily lives," Muhyiddin said in a television address to the nation, adding, "However, this action must be taken by the government to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak which is likely to take the lives of people in this country." Malaysia hasn't recorded any coronavirus-related deaths so far. In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered citizens to stay home. The country has 142 cases of coronavirus with 12 deaths.

India prohibits passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia over coronavirus

<p>Malaysia reported 41 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, all linked to a religious event on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur that was attended by about 10,000 people from several countries.</p>

<p>The new cases bring the total number of infected people in the Southeast Asian country to 238, the health ministry said in a statement.</p>

<p>A total of 81 cases in Malaysia have now been confirmed as linked to the same event held at a mosque between February 27 and March 1.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday that the country was facing a "second wave" of infections, and warned of an impact on economic growth.</p>

<p>To contain the spread of the virus, all gatherings including international meetings, sports, social and religious events would be cancelled or postponed until after April, he said.</p>

<p>In neighbouring Brunei, 38 of the total 40 cases in the country had been linked to the religious gathering as of Saturday.</p>

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<p>A total of 85 Bruneians attended the gathering, and 18 tested positive. The remainder of the 38 are their immediate family members, friends or co-workers, the health ministry said.</p>

<p>New cases in Brunei include a 9-month-old baby, the child of a man who attended the religious event.</p>

<p>The speaker of Brunei's legislative council called for the current session to end on Saturday, a week ahead of schedule and bringing an abrupt end to budget discussions, because of the coronavirus outbreak.</p>


Malaysia reported 41 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, all linked to a religious event on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur that was attended by about 10,000 people from several countries.

Malaysia reported 41 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, all linked to a religious event on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur that was attended by about 10,000 people from several countries. The new cases bring the total number of infected people in the Southeast Asian country to 238, the health ministry said in a statement. A total of 81 cases in Malaysia have now been confirmed as linked to the same event held at a mosque between February 27 and March 1. Also read: Entry banned in Malaysia and Thailand amid virus fears, Ship returns Singapore Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday that the country was facing a "second wave" of infections, and warned of an impact on economic growth. To contain the spread of the virus, all gatherings including international meetings, sports, social and religious events would be cancelled or postponed until after April, he said. In neighbouring Brunei, 38 of the total 40 cases in the country had been linked to the religious gathering as of Saturday. Also see: British health minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus A total of 85 Bruneians attended the gathering, and 18 tested positive. The remainder of the 38 are their immediate family members, friends or co-workers, the health ministry said. New cases in Brunei include a 9-month-old baby, the child of a man who attended the religious event. The speaker of Brunei's legislative council called for the current session to end on Saturday, a week ahead of schedule and bringing an abrupt end to budget discussions, because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Malaysia reports 41 new cases of coronavirus, all linked to religious event