Malaysia extends curbs on movement, businesses to June 9

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Malaysia’s government extended the time frame for movement and business curbs by another four weeks to June 9, Reuters reported.

Existing rules under a conditional movement control order remain in place until the new expiry date in June, which include practicing strict hygiene and social distancing, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised address.

Malaysia has so far reported 6,589 coronavirus cases with 108 deaths.

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