'Better late than never!': Malaysians look forward to lockdown but some want more details


PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysians on social media welcome the government's announcement on Friday (May 28) of a nationwide full lockdown, similar to the first movement control order in March of last year.

Scheduled to take place from June 1 to 14, all sectors, except essential economic and service sectors, will not be allowed to operate during this period.

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