Photo: Travellers wear face masks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport amid the spread of COVID-19, on Mar 5, 2020. Naufal Zaquan/Shutterstock

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Malaysia goes into lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise


Malaysia will impose a lockdown from Mar 18 to 31 as the number of COVID-19 cases rises in the country, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Monday (Mar 16).

The country will be placed under a nationwide restriction order during this time.

Gatherings will not be allowed, including religious, sporting, social and cultural events.

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