Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin made the announcement on Monday saying drastic action was needed to control a new aggressive outbreak before it turned into a national catastrophe. Businesses will still be allowed to continue to operate at reduced capacity, he added. New coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,500 a day in recent weeks, pushing Malaysia´s total tally up three-fold since January to over 444,000. Dine-in service will not be allowed in restaurants, and no more than three people will be allowed in private vehicles. Unlike the country's first national lockdown last year that halted most economic activities, Muhyiddin said all businesses can operate but at reduced capacity.

Source: The Nation May 10, 2021 17:03 UTC