Malaysia - Population: 31,949,777
Lockdown & social distancing
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2020-06-20 Surveillance and monitoring Only five-member voluntary patrol team allowed in green zones starting June 20... The Star
2020-06-10 Closure of businesses and public services Non-Muslim houses of worship in green zones can reopen from June 10 (updated)... The Star
2020-06-10 Domestic travel restrictions Interstate travel is to be allowed effective June 10. The Prime Minister said people would be allowe... The Star
2020-06-10 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Recovery MCO phase would be imposed from June 10 to Aug 31. Muhyiddin said the recovery MCO would be... The Star
2020-06-10 Isolation and quarantine policies Home quarantine only from Wednesday (June 10) for M'sians returning from abroad who test negative. "... The Star
2020-06-10 Surveillance and monitoring The Malaysian returnees are also required to download the MySejahtera app as it will be used to moni... The Star
2020-06-10 Isolation and quarantine policies Sabah relaxes quarantine requirements for Malaysians entering the state... The Star
2020-06-09 Other public health measures enforced all Malaysians travelling to Sarawak will have to undergo a Covid-19 test before entering the state... The Star
2020-06-09 Schools closure  Childcare centres in Sarawak to reopen from June 9 with strict SOP... The Star
2020-06-08 Other public health measures enforced DBKL releases SOP for open-air markets and bazaars... The Star
2020-06-07 Domestic travel restrictions domestic tourism was now allowed... The Star
2020-06-07 Limit public gatherings all sports activities that did not involve bodily contacts would be allowed, such as bowling, archer... The Star
2020-06-07 Closure of businesses and public services Apart from allowing hair salons, beauty parlours, night market and bazaar to resume operations, the ... The Star
2020-06-07 Strengthening the public health system Govt contact tracing capability now at 80%-90%... The Star
2020-06-04 Closure of businesses and public services Barber shops, hair salons to reopen in Sarawak from June 9 but only hair cutting services allowed... The Star
2020-06-04 Schools closure  Teachers to be on standby to return to school, says Education Ministry... The Star
2020-06-03 Full lockdown The semi-enhanced movement control order (MCO) in Kuala Langat is 43.3ha with 4.1km of barbed wire f... The Star
2020-06-02 Isolation and quarantine policies No quarantine for M'sians arriving in Sabah, but prior screening a must... The Star
2020-06-01 Surveillance and monitoring The MySejahtera application will utilise Quick Response (QR) codes beginning June 1 to facilitate se... The Star
2020-06-01 Domestic travel restrictions Interstate travel for married couples allowed starting Monday (June 1)... The Star
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services Restriction on ATM operating hours lifted... The Star
2020-05-30 Economic measures Government seeking proposals, suggestions on Covid-19 Bill... The Star
2020-05-29 Awareness campaigns There is no need to wear face mask when carrying out activities alone such as jogging or driving, sa... The Star
2020-05-28 Awareness campaigns DG still warns Malaysians not to be complacent... The Star
2020-05-28 Border closure  Malaysia tightens border control to guard against import of COVID-19 cases by illegal immigrants... CNA
2020-05-27 Limit public gatherings Malaysians will be allowed to have the usual number of passengers in their cars according to the cap... The Star
2020-05-26 Isolation and quarantine policies Patients will be discharged even if they test positive after 14 days, says Health DG... The Star
2020-05-25 Awareness campaigns Do not discriminate against migrant workers, Health DG warns... The Star
2020-05-24 Surveillance and monitoring Cops use drones to check if Raya celebrations comply with rules... The Star
2020-05-22 Limit public gatherings S'wak allows Friday prayers in mosques, but not Hari Raya prayers... The Star
2020-05-22 Isolation and quarantine policies Miri Hospital bars kids from visiting, tightens rules... The Star
2020-05-22 Closure of businesses and public services Catholic Church yet to get green light from authorities to reopen... The Star
2020-05-22 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Airlines cannot allow passengers who do not have the embassy’s letter of approval to board their f... The Star
2020-05-22 Closure of businesses and public services Bistros allowed to reopen in Miri, but no entertainment allowed... The Star
2020-05-21 Closure of businesses and public services Council of Churches says its churches to open only when MCO is lifted... The Star
2020-05-21 Awareness campaigns The Health Ministry has urged caution over the upcoming Hari Raya festivities after a new Covid-19 c... The Star
2020-05-21 Limit public gatherings Muslims in the state should not visit graves of their loved ones on Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the Covi... The Star
2020-05-21 Full lockdown Enhanced MCO in parts of PJ Old Town lifted, barbed wire fences removed... The Star
2020-05-21 Domestic travel restrictions The barbed wire fences around PJ Old Town Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4 were removed by the Arm... The Star
2020-05-21 Other public health measures enforced children below 12 and senior citizens above 70 are not allowed to enter non-muslim houses of worship... The Star
2020-05-21 Strengthening the public health system Hospital University Malaysia Sabah launches state's first telemedicine service... The Star
2020-05-20 Closure of businesses and public services Ismail Sabri: Commercial filming allowed during Conditional MCO with stringent SOP... The Star
2020-05-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Ismail Sabri: All arrivals in Malaysia to pay cost of own mandatory quarantine from June 1... The Star
2020-05-19 Domestic travel restrictions Inter-district travel allowed, social media reports otherwise are fake, says Ismail Sabri... The Star
2020-05-19 Economic measures Covid-19 Testing Fund allows more Malaysians to undergo checks... The Star
2020-05-18 Isolation and quarantine policies Sabah halts flights of university students due to congestion risk at quarantine centres... The Star
2020-05-16 Strengthening the public health system Personal protective equipment used by healthcare workers are disposed in accordance to a comprehens... The Star
2020-05-16 Domestic travel restrictions Stern action awaits those who try to 'balik kampung' for Raya, says Ismail Sabri. The Senior Ministe... The Star
2020-05-15 Economic measures Private hospital investigated for increasing price of masks... The Star
2020-05-15 General recommendations Practise 'self-imposed curfew' during Raya, says Health DG... The Star
2020-05-15 Partial lockdown Kuching now yellow zone with under 40 cases detected over two weeks... The Star
2020-05-14 Mass population testing Health Ministry sticking to 'tried and tested' approach for Covid-19 screening... The Star
2020-05-13 Isolation and quarantine policies Health DG: Reduction of Covid-19 infectivity rate due to success of MCO... The Star
2020-05-13 Closure of businesses and public services FAQs on hotel operations during the conditional MCO was available for download at the ministry's web... The Star
2020-05-12 Surveillance and monitoring Police drones monitor SOP compliance in public areas... The Star
2020-05-11 General recommendations Parents are advised not to bring their children to public places and shopping malls for their own sa... The Star
2020-05-10 Domestic travel restrictions Conditional MCO extended for another four weeks to June 9. "This means all rules and standard operat... The Star
2020-05-10 Economic measures the government would extend the appeal period for Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) to May 31 for thos... The Star
2020-05-07 Domestic travel restrictions From 7 May, inter-state travel will resume according to the schedule announced by the Royal Malaysia... International SOS
2020-05-06 Economic measures APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... NZ Beehive
2020-05-05 Economic measures Bank Negara slashes interest rates by 50bp to lowest since 2010 ... The Star
2020-05-05 Visa restrictions No action against foreigners who overstayed from Jan 1 until 14 days after end of MCO ... The Star
2020-05-05 Limit public gatherings Sarawak will implement the conditional movement control order (MCO) in stages after studying and ref... The Star
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services Conditional MCO: LRT, MRT, bus services to resume normal operating hours from May 4. trains and buse... The Star
2020-05-04 Other public health measures enforced disinfection operations would be continued in trains, buses and ferries managed by Prasarana includi... The Star
2020-05-04 Isolation and quarantine policies Conditional MCO adoption differs in each state. Seven of the 13 states have decided to retain some r... International SOS
2020-05-04 Border closure  From 4 May, foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens with long-term social passes and dependent social ... International SOS
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings MCO rules may be relaxed from May 4, but SOPs still apply, says Ismail Sabri ... The Star
2020-05-04 Full lockdown Enhanced MCO extended to May 12 in parts of Pusat Bandar Utara ... The Star
2020-05-03 Mass population testing Health Ministry to test staff, residents of senior citizen care centres ... The Star
2020-05-03 Full lockdown enhanced MCO at Menara City One, Malayan Mansion, Selangor Mansion and the Masjid India area ended o... The Star
2020-04-30 Limit public gatherings Sabah allows more businesses to operate under MCO ... The Star
2020-04-30 Economic measures Sabah lets oil and gas sector resume operations ... The Star
2020-04-29 Economic measures Ports allowed to resume import-export activities from April 29 ... The Star
2020-04-29 Limit public gatherings People buying food, essentials can now be accompanied by one family member under new MCO rules. The ... The Star
2020-04-29 Domestic travel restrictions The minister said individuals who wished to move from one place to another within an infected local ... The Star
2020-04-29 Health screenings in airports and border crossings any Malaysian, permanent resident or expatriate returning from abroad would also be required to unde... The Star
2020-04-28 Economic measures Hospitality sector urged to retrain, upskill their workforce. “The state government is also workin... The Star
2020-04-28 Limit public gatherings Sabah allows electrical, fertiliser shops to operate three days a week ... The Star
2020-04-27 Border closure  From 27 April, Malaysians in Singapore require approval from the High Commission of Malaysia before ... International SOS
2020-04-26 Domestic travel restrictions Over 300,000 people registered so far with Gerak Malaysia app. Of the total registered, 100,000 had ... The Star
2020-04-26 Closure of businesses and public services Veterinary clinics will now be allowed to operate but pet owners must call ahead and fix an appointm... The Star
2020-04-26 Public services closure  Veterinary clinics will now be allowed to operate but pet owners must call ahead and fix an appointm... The Star
2020-04-26 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Only 400 M'sians allowed in from S'pore per day, apply for permit first, says Ismail Sabri. The Seni... The Star
2020-04-25 Full lockdown Selayang Baru in Gombak under enhanced MCO from Saturday (April 25) until May 3. The areas affected... The Star
2020-04-23 Closure of businesses and public services IRB resumes operations on April 23, but only for some services ... The Star
2020-04-23 Partial lockdown Muhyiddin: MCO to be extended another two weeks to May 12. It is the third time that the government ... The Star
2020-04-23 Public services closure  IRB resumes operations on April 23, but only for some services ... The Star
2020-04-22 Other public health measures enforced Health DG: All cough, flu-like symptoms must be viewed as possible Covid-19 cases. Health workers at... The Star
2020-04-22 Testing policy Malaysia's targeted approach when it comes to mass testing for Covid-19 has shown good outcomes, say... The Star
2020-04-21 Strengthening the public health system Over 80 tonnes of fake sanitiser seized ... The Star
2020-04-20 Full lockdown More locations placed under enhanced MCO, including areas near KL Wholesale Market ... The Star
2020-04-20 Schools closure  Johor postpones all examinations under state Islamic dept to later date ... The Star
2020-04-19 Surveillance and monitoring Johor govt: Malaysian returnees to undergo strict screening amid spike in Covid-19 cases in Singapor... The Star
2020-04-18 Strengthening the public health system Medical professionals from China arrive in M'sia to share expertise in fighting Covid-19 ... The Star
2020-04-18 Curfews Ismail Sabri: ATMs to only operate from 8am to 8pm, new SOPs for delivery during Ramadan... The Star
2020-04-18 Domestic travel restrictions Malaysians only allowed to fly during MCO for emergency reasons, says Ismail Sabri. He added that al... Malay Mail
2020-04-16 Economic measures Securities Commission (SC) introduces further relief for public-listed companies in its commitment t... The Star
2020-04-15 Economic measures Govt to impose price controls on essentials from April 15 until MCO ends... The Star
2020-04-15 Full lockdown Enhanced MCO for Kg Sungai Lui lifted except for tahfiz school and a house... The Star
2020-04-15 Surveillance and monitoring Movement control order (MCO) violators will now be arrested instead of being issued a compound notic... The Star
2020-04-15 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Passengers on resumed peninsula-East M'sia flights subject to screening... The Star
2020-04-15 Strengthening the public health system Govt issues PPE guidelines... The Star
2020-04-15 Full lockdown Enhanced MCO lifted in Sungai Lui ... The Star
2020-04-15 Partial lockdown MCO enters its third phase today (April 15) ... The Star
2020-04-15 Public services closure  List of essential services expanded to 15 for third phase of MCO ... The Star
2020-04-15 Schools closure  PT3 and UPSR cancelled, SPM postponed (updated) ... The Star
2020-04-15 Testing policy Health DG: Covid-19 patients must test negative twice before being discharged ... The Star
2020-04-15 Closure of businesses and public services List of essential services expanded to 15 for third phase of MCO ... The Star
2020-04-14 Emergency administrative structures activated or established AGC: Laws for MCO Phase 2 gazetted... The Star
2020-04-14 Full lockdown Masjid India area placed under enhanced MCO... The Star
2020-04-14 Domestic travel restrictions Passengers on resumed peninsula-East M'sia flights subject to screening... The Star
2020-04-13 Public services closure  Govt rescinds decision to allow hair, beauty salons to operate... The Star
2020-04-13 Closure of businesses and public services Govt rescinds decision to allow hair, beauty salons to operate... The Star
2020-04-12 Strengthening the public health system Final shipment of ICU beds arrive in Malaysia, all 100 now in local hospitals... The Star
2020-04-10 Domestic travel restrictions Four roads heading into Teluk Intan town will be closed off during the movement control order (MCO)... The Star
2020-04-10 Partial lockdown MCO extended until April 28, PM announces (updated)... The Star
2020-04-10 Public services closure  Sabah oil palm estates, mills in six districts given conditional green light to operate... The Star
2020-04-10 Surveillance and monitoring Surveillance at country's borders to be beefed up, says PM... The Star
2020-04-10 Economic measures S'wak announces second stimulus package worth RM1.1bil... The Star
2020-04-10 Closure of businesses and public services Sabah oil palm estates, mills in six districts given conditional green light to operate... The Star
2020-04-08 Economic measures Pahang rolls out additional MCO aid worth over RM2.1mil... The Star
2020-04-07 Full lockdown Govts of foreign nationals affected by enhanced MCO in apartment complexes to be notified... The Star
2020-04-06 Public services closure  The government has made a U-turn and revoked its decision to allow Heineken Malaysia Bhd and Carlsb... Ther Star
2020-04-06 Economic measures Muhyiddin unveils RM10bil stimulus package for SMEs (updated)... The Star
2020-04-06 Border closure  For now, Malaysians in Singapore not allowed to return, says Ismail Sabri... The Star
2020-04-06 Strengthening the public health system The first shipment of 28 ICU beds, specially ordered from China, has arrived in Malaysia and since b... The Star
2020-04-06 Surveillance and monitoring The Malaysian government has introduced a pilot programme, a mobile app, to help monitor the spread ... The Star
2020-04-06 Closure of businesses and public services The government has made a U-turn and revoked its decision to allow Heineken Malaysia Bhd and Carlsb... Ther Star
2020-04-05 International flights suspension International flights to and from Penang International Airport (PIA) have halted from 5 April.... Intl SOS
2020-04-05 Economic measures Sabah to give one-off RM300 aid to agriculture, food industry workers... The Star
2020-04-03 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All Malaysians (inc non-citizens) who return to the country from April 3 will be immediately quarant... The Star
2020-04-03 Health screenings in airports and border crossings From April 3 upon arrival, travellers will undergo screening by the Malaysian health authorities bef... Intl SOS
2020-04-03 Isolation and quarantine policies From 3 April, there is a 14-day mandatory quarantine for passengers, including Malaysians, foreigner... Intl SOS
2020-04-02 Strengthening the public health system Disinfection exercises have been standardised by the Health Ministry, says Ismail Sabri... The Star
2020-04-01 Curfews Ismail Sabri: Eateries, supermarkets, petrol stations and food delivery services to only operate fro... The Star
2020-04-01 Partial lockdown second phase of the MCO in effect 1-14 April ... The Star
2020-04-01 Awareness campaigns The Human Resources Ministry has listed some 'dos and donts' for employers and employees following t... The Star
2020-03-31 Full lockdown KL condo put under enhanced movement control order Mar 31- Apr 13. The enhanced MCO will affect 3,20... The Star
2020-03-29 Full lockdown Seven Hulu Langat villages under enhanced MCO as 71 tahfiz residents test positive. "The eMCO will i... The Star
2020-03-29 Limit public gatherings Annual Ramadan bazaars have been cancelled in Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Terengganu have c... The Star
2020-03-28 Surveillance and monitoring Temperature screening at KL roadblocks, those with fever may be detained by army and police manning ... The Star
2020-03-27 Full lockdown Enhanced MCO: Residents of two areas will not be able to leave their homes for 2weeks when the govt ... The Star
2020-03-27 Surveillance and monitoring "This will enable the tracking operation of cases from house to house for 14 days, ” in Kluang. A ... The Star
2020-03-27 Economic measures Muhyiddin unveils RM250bil economic stimulus package known as package prihatin or caring package tha... The Star
2020-03-27 Awareness campaigns Recovered Covid-19 patients risk getting re-infected if they defy ministry's advice... The Star
2020-03-26 Awareness campaigns The Transport Ministry has created a special website to provide the latest information on the agenci... The Star
2020-03-25 Partial lockdown On Wednesday (March 25), Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the MCO would be ext... The Star
2020-03-25 Curfews A jobless man was sentenced to 9 months' jail for slapping a guard at a supermarket which was closed... The Star
2020-03-25 Strengthening the public health system The US has lifted a ban on a Malaysian medical glove maker it had accused of using forced labour, a ... The Star
2020-03-24 Domestic travel restrictions A total of 1,566 vehicles were ordered to turn back at roadblocks set up at entry points into Pahang... The Star
2020-03-24 Curfews Sarawakians must remain indoors from 7pm to 7am until March 31 (updated)... The Star
2020-03-24 Strengthening the public health system The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee has opened a new respiratory clinic to treat non-Covid-19 ... The Star
2020-03-24 Partial lockdown All markets, supermarkets, coffee shops and restaurants in Sarawak can only open from 7am to 7pm sta... The Star
2020-03-24 General recommendations business owners are advised to do temperature checks on their customers and provide hand sanitisers.... The Star
2020-03-23 Economic measures The public can now donate to the Health Ministry in the battle against Covid-19, which has caused di... The Star
2020-03-22 Economic measures Bank Negara Malaysia to help affected businesses and individuals, United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bh... The Star
2020-03-22 Surveillance and monitoring Police and the Armed Forces will help patrol supermarkets and markets to ensure the public adheres t... The Star
2020-03-22 Awareness campaigns District police have reminded the public that only they, the Malaysian Volunteer Corps (Rela) and th... The Star
2020-03-21 Surveillance and monitoring Three tabligh members, including one suspected of having attended the recent rally at the Seri Petal... The Star
2020-03-18 Isolation and quarantine policies From 18 -31 March 2020, all Sabahans including their spouses and children who hold long-term social ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Surveillance and monitoring A total of 8,600 police personnel have been deployed nationwide to ensure that people abide by the M... The Star
2020-03-18 Partial lockdown Movement Control Order (MCO) in place from March 18-31 in place under the Prevention and Control of ... Malaysia Govt
2020-03-18 Border closure  The restrictions under the ‘Movement Control Order’, which is in effect till at least 31 March, ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival For foreign long-term pass holders, only those working in the country’s essential services sector ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Domestic travel restrictions Malaysians and foreign travellers (who are currently in Malaysia) are not allowed to fly from Penins... International SOS
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions Holders of Expatriate Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Temporary Work Pass and MM2H Pass are not ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Malaysian citizens and long-term pass holders returning to Malaysia will be subject to a health insp... International SOS
2020-03-18 Partial lockdown From 18 - 31 March 2020, Sarawakians entering the state are subject to the 14-day Stay Home Notice, ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions Non-Sarawakian from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah or foreign citizens are not allowed to enter Sarawak ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies From 18 -31 March 2020, all Sabahans including their spouses and children who hold long-term social ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions Sabahan IC holders (with “H” or 12, 47, 48, 49” birth place indicator) are not allowed to fly ... International SOS
2020-03-18 Schools closure  Under MCO, all Kindergartens, schools and universities are closed.... International SOS
2020-03-17 Surveillance and monitoring Army to assist cops in enforcing MCO from Sunday (March 22)... The Star
2020-03-17 Border closure  Malaysians working in neighbouring countries of Singapore and Thailand will not be allowed to commut... The Star
2020-03-17 Economic measures Workers who are issued a quarantine order for Covid-19 cannot be forced to take their annual leave, ... The Star
2020-03-16 Isolation and quarantine policies Malaysians who have returned from overseas have to go for a health check-up and undergo self-quarant... The Star
2020-03-16 Limit public gatherings All religious activities in mosques and surau will be suspended in line with the Special Muzakarah C... The Star
2020-03-16 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Malaysians who have returned from overseas have to go for a health check-up and undergo self-quarant... The Star
2020-03-15 Border checks  Those travelling into Singapore from Malaysia via sea or land will be exempted from the new border r... The Star
2020-03-13 Visa restrictions People travelling from a number of countries either complete ban or 14 days quarantine (if permanent... International SOS
2020-03-13 General recommendations All 14,500 Malaysian attendees of the 'tabligh' (religious) gathering at Seri Petaling Mosque held f... The Star
2020-03-12 Visa restrictions Denmark joins China, South Korea, Japan, Iran and Italy on Malaysia’s Covid-19 entry ban list.... Malay Mail
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings any public gathering involving more than 500 people should be postponed... The Star
2020-03-11 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... PortugalNews
2020-03-11 Limit public gatherings ... International SOS
2020-03-08 Visa restrictions No cruse ships allowed in ports.... International SOS
2020-03-08 Border closure  Malaysia bans cruise ships indefinitely... The Star
2020-02-20 Economic measures On Feb 20, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced a RM20bil stimulus package in lig... The Star
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