Indonesia and Malaysia are tightening rules to prevent a surge in
COVID-19 cases around the Ramadan holidays.
Millions of people globally, including in Southeast
Asia, are observing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The ritual involves
Muslims refraining from eating and drinking all day and usually gathering for
communal prayers in the evenings.
While the governments in both countries are
working to enact COVID-19 protocols, a surge in cases is likely as millions
ready for the Eid holiday season.
Indonesia
and Malaysia tighten restrictions but curbs may not be enough
Both countries tightened travel restrictions ahead of the
month of Ramadan beginning in early April. Communal prayers have been