Success of measures among factors in MCO extension


PUTRAJAYA: The outcome of measures taken to flatten the Covid-19 curve will be among the deciding factors on whether the movement control order (MCO) needs to be extended, says the Prime Minister.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the National Security Council (NSC) would meet next week to decide if the 14-day MCO was sufficient or if it should be extended past March 31.

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