header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Asia asset finance
Mogo Academy
Latest
Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid COVID-19 surge
May 28, 202108:45 PM
Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid COVID-19 surge

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday announced a nationwide “total lockdown” starting in June as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels. 

 

Mr Muhyiddin said the stricter lockdown from June 1 to 14 was for all social and economic sectors, and that only essential services would remain in operation. 

 

The Covid-19 spread in the Southeast Asian nation in recent weeks has been more severe, partly due to highly transmissible coronavirus variants. Hospitals are also strained. 

 

“With the latest rise in daily cases showing a drastically upward trend, hospital capacity across the country to treat Covid-19 patients are becoming limited,” Mr Muhyiddin said in a statement. 

 

Malaysia reported 8,290 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its fourth straight day of record infections and bringing the total number of cases to 549,514. It also reported 61 deaths.

 

The number of daily fatalities have been rising, with a record daily toll of 63 earlier this week.

 

REUTERS
 
-Agencies

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 5g
VideoStories
Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission

Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission

Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct

Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct

Court of Appeal to consider Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition tomorrow

Court of Appeal to consider Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition tomorrow

Cabinet gives nod to secure US$ 200 million in ABD funding for infrastructure and housing projects

Cabinet gives nod to secure US$ 200 million in ABD funding for infrastructure and housing projects

“Gotabaya’s arrest will be determined by evidence” CID responsible for Easter attacks probe: Govt.

“Gotabaya’s arrest will be determined by evidence” CID responsible for Easter attacks probe: Govt.

Dengue infections surpass 42,000; Special dengue control program to be held in schools this week

Dengue infections surpass 42,000; Special dengue control program to be held in schools this week

“Sallay not in critical condition” CID declines request to grant daily legal access to Suresh Sallay

“Sallay not in critical condition” CID declines request to grant daily legal access to Suresh Sallay

CID informs court of probe into contempt allegations against six persons including ex-Ministers

CID informs court of probe into contempt allegations against six persons including ex-Ministers

Govt. has obtained US$ 1.85 bln in foreign loans since assuming power, Finance Ministry data shows

Govt. has obtained US$ 1.85 bln in foreign loans since assuming power, Finance Ministry data shows

"Govt. has no development plans" Dilith Jayaweera says common man is being burdened on a daily basis

"Govt. has no development plans" Dilith Jayaweera says common man is being burdened on a daily basis

"Different virus spreading rapidly at the moment" Officials raise alarm over surge in dengue cases

"Different virus spreading rapidly at the moment" Officials raise alarm over surge in dengue cases

El Niño expected to gradually impact Sri Lanka, experts warn

El Niño expected to gradually impact Sri Lanka, experts warn

Dengue cases surge in Sri Lanka with over 40,000 patients recorded this year

Dengue cases surge in Sri Lanka with over 40,000 patients recorded this year

Sri Lanka Navy launches new book showcasing nation’s maritime heritage

Sri Lanka Navy launches new book showcasing nation’s maritime heritage

Special Dengue Prevention Week in Colombo from June 15 to 21

Special Dengue Prevention Week in Colombo from June 15 to 21

Lassana Flora