MCO to last for at least two weeks
The MCO is set to last for at least two weeks till Jan. 26,
The affected states are Penang, Johor, Melaka, Selangor, Sabah and the Federal Territories.
Six other states, except Perlis and Sarawak, will remain under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) from Jan. 13 as well, Muhyiddin said in his special address.
He explained that the move is necessary as the Covid-19 outbreak is starting to overwhelm public hospitals, adding that the country s healthcare system is at a breaking point .
The country reported 2,433 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, Jan. 10. New daily infections have constantly exceeded the 2,000 mark after reaching 3,027 on Jan. 7.