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Malaysia to Lift Movement Controls in Some States From Nov. 21

Malaysia to Lift Movement Controls in Some States From Nov. 21

Malaysia will end the conditional movement control order in states of Melaka, Terengganu and most of Johor and Kedah from Nov. 21, according to Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a televised briefing on Friday.

  • However, Malaysia will impose movement curbs in Kelantan and will tighten controls in Penampang, Sabah, he says
  • Domestic tourism is now allowed within states that have CMCO
  • He also says it’s now compulsory for foreign workers in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan to take swab tests
  • Earlier stories:
    • Malaysia May Ease Movement Curbs in Some States This Friday
    • Malaysia Reports 1,290 New Coronavirus Cases on Thursday

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