Tough 'necessary step' being mulled to deal with critical Covid-19 situation, says Ismail Sabri


PETALING JAYA: A "necessary step" is being discussed following the rapidly-increasing number of daily Covid-19 cases which breached the 8,000 mark on Friday (May 28).

Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said with 8,290 positive cases, Malaysia was in a critical situation.

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