Shocking public apathy


PETALING JAYA: Despite a movement control order (MCO) in place, many Malaysians continued with their favourite pastime – eating and hanging out at food courts and restaurants on the first day.

Many even took to public parks to exercise despite those having been closed down for the next two weeks as part of a move to curb the infection of Covid-19.

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