• The lockdown will take effect for two weeks from March 18, with all businesses shut except shops selling food and daily necessities
• Malaysians will be barred from travelling overseas, while mass gatherings across the country have been prohibited
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin arrives for a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Photo: EPA
Malaysia has announced restrictions on movement for two weeks from March 18, barring its citizens from travelling overseas and shutting all businesses except shops selling food and daily necessities, in a drastic move to stem a surge in coronavirus infections.
In a live address on Monday evening, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the Movement Control Order would be in effect until March 31.
“The government views this situation seriously, especially with the development of the second wave [of infections],” he said.
“We can’t wait any longer for things to get worse. Drastic action should be taken immediately to prevent the spread of the disease by limiting public movement. This is the only way we can prevent more people from being infected by the outbreaks that can destroy lives.”
The lockdown is similar in effect to that imposed by Italy, with mass movements and gatherings across the country prohibited, including religious, sports, social and cultural activities.
To enforce this, all houses of worship and business premises must be closed except for supermarkets, public markets, convenience stores and convenience stores selling everyday necessities. All religious activities in mosques will be suspended, Muhyiddin said, including Friday prayers.
The prime minster also said all Malaysians who had just returned from overseas were required to undergo a health check and self quarantine for 14 days. Restrictions have also been imposed on the entry of tourists to Malaysia, but foreigners will be allowed to leave the country.
Full story at https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3075456/coronavirus-malaysias-prime-minister-muhyiddin-yassin
Oh no, zerg rush of mudlanders across causeway into SG happening now!!!!!!
@Macron-omics
@спецназ Ah Yao says JHKs with relevant work permits can still travel to SG to work as per usual....
Does Ah Loong have the iron in him to follow suit and impose a lockdown here to protect us Sinkies?
You think leh?
Too late, refugees from various ASEAN countries have flown in already!
Indonesian travellers arriving at Changi Airport from Jakarta yesterday. Some said they had rushed to book the next flight to Singapore following the announcement on Sunday that Asean nationals will have to obtain the approval of the Ministry of Health (MOH) before they will be allowed to travel here, in the latest restrictions that took effect at 11.59pm yesterday. MOH said it has seen imported cases entering Singapore for medical care, imposing a burden on healthcare resources.
Indonesian freelancer Nadine (right), with her husband, Rama, who is based in Singapore to train as a pilot with Garuda, after she arrived at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on March 16, 2020. SINGAPORE - With her luggage packed, Ms Nadine rushed to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and bought a ticket for the earliest available flight to Singapore. The 25-year-old Indonesian arrived at Changi Airport's Terminal 3 on Monday (March 16) and was greeted by her husband, Mr Rama, 26, who has been training here since February to be a pilot with Garuda Indonesia. Had the freelancer arrived a day later, she would not have been allowed into the country without first obtaining an approval by Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH). On Sunday, the Government announced additional restrictions of entry into the Republic in a move to reduce the number of imported Covid-19 cases. From 11.59pm on Monday, all short-term visitors who are nationals of any Asean country will have to submit requisite information on their health to the Singapore Overseas Mission in the country where they reside before their intended date of travel. The submission will have to be approved by MOH before they travel to Singapore, and will be verified by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers at Singapore checkpoints. Those who arrive in Singapore without the necessary approval will be denied entry. Mr Rama, who is also Indonesian and goes by only one name, told The Straits Times he sent his wife news reports about the new border restrictions when they were announced. "I wanted to see him again before the restrictions kicked in, so I rushed to the airport to ask for the earliest flight to Singapore. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to come to Singapore after that," said his wife, who wanted to be known only as Ms Nadine. She was on board a Garuda Indonesia flight that arrived on Monday afternoon, one of more than 20 other flights from Jakarta operated by various airlines, including Singapore Airlines as well as budget carriers Jetstar and Scoot. Other Indonesian travellers who arrived in Singapore on Monday told ST that they, too, rushed to book the earliest flight here before the restrictions kicked in.
More at https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-asean-travellers-rush-to-enter-singapore-before-border-restrictions-affecting
Only this jiuhu zeh zeh is welcome, everyone else please scram back to bolehland!
You like lao chio type?
@Astro Junk Mai hiam buay pai lah.
Supermarket run part 2 lai liao!!!!! Idiots have struck again!!!!!!
NTUC has once again imposed restrictions on purchases surrounding daily essential items.
@The Sand Spider Looks like bor lang hiew paper general Chan hahahaha
SGAG posted this childish shit on Twitter and got whacked by netizens big time.
Taken down already?
Sinkies holidaying in Malaysia are forced to check out of hotels!
Legal betting in bolehland also suspended for now.
德士、私召车每天获补贴$20至5月13日，以协助受疫情影响的司机。
外劳若被隔离，每人每天获补贴$100，为期14天。
受马来西亚锁国影响的马劳，每名员工可获政府补贴每晚$50，为期两周。 口口声声说要为人民服务，以人民的利益为先，实际上照顾外人的福利比自家公民来得更加优厚。这就是大多数人选出来的政府，执政行动党！
Don't forget some JHKs are having the time of their lives here in SG.
@The Sand Spider
@The Sand Spider Malaysians who work as SBS bus captains also super song now! Can get to enjoy free stay at 4 star Village Hotel Bugis and also a receive daily allowance of $20!
https://www.facebook.com/joecclim/posts/2834298999957521?__tn__=-R
Sinkie couple posted on IG offering to put up mudlanders for free at their house:
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20200319-1038406
在一间教育咨询机构当运营总监的张伟祥（37岁）今早（3月19日）在Instagram账号说有免费房间可以出让给马国员工。
“在服务业工作，受这次锁国影响的马来西亚朋友们，我们一家三口很高兴收留你们。有需要的人可以给我和太太发私讯，我们会为你做安排。”
Inviting complete strangers to crash at their place? Now that's ultra fucking dumb. Imagine kiddo gets kidnapped, or wife gets raped......then it's really fucking Hallelujah for them.
Kindness often does not beget kindness, hope this couple doesn't have to learn it the hard way.
No offense, but their child looks a little abnormal?
Wah mudlanders say negative things about us Sinkies, one even asserted the SG economy would have gone kaput if not for them!
LOL @ Malaysians sacrificing themselves to save SG........self aggrandizement much? Well FUCK OFF BACK across the causeway then, your "nobility" isn't appreciated the least bit here.
Mothership: S’pore restaurant group threatens to fire M’sia staff if they do not find accommodation by Apr. 2020
In a letter issued on Mar. 16, Creative Eateries gave its Malaysia-based employees an ultimatum: Either secure accommodation in Singapore by Mar. 31, 2020, or face the possibility of losing their jobs.
Creative Eateries owns an extensive portfolio of restaurants in Singapore, including Bangkok Jam, Suki-Ya, and Hot Stones, as well as catering services.
The company required its Malaysia-based employees to secure accommodation in Singapore “at least till the end of the year” and cease their daily commute across the border.
These employees were also required to show proof of their newly-made living arrangements.
Creative Eateries said that should employees be unable to report for work due to border control, the company has the right to cease their employment immediately and cancel their work permit.
Any related absence at work will also be considered unpaid leave.
Furthermore, the employees in question should inform the human resource department of their decision by Mar. 20, or the company will “find [their] replacement immediately”.
Here is the letter, sent by a Mothership reader:
More at https://mothership.sg/2020/03/creative-eateries-lockdown-fire-malaysia-staff/
I am 100% with Creative Eateries on this. Get your own place to stay or your job is toast.
I seriously don't understand what's the big hoo-ha surrounding this.
Supermarket run continues today at NTUC Finest (Marine Parade).
Have Mparaders lost faith in peanut Goh?
Muhyiddin making big announcement later today!
To help Malaysians tide over difficult times, the government is allowing a monthly withdrawal of RM500 from their employee provident fund EPF for up to 12 months . This is only for contributors below 55 years of age.
- Melissa Goh, CNA
@Macron-omics Wah this guy is so much better than Lawless Wrong!
Meanwhile in Sinkieland, Con People Fund ≠ our monies
Mudlanders take note: if you don't stay at home, this police mei mei will come arrest your ass!
Wah Ruby zeh zeh jin swee!!!! I don't mind getting arrested by her!
Lockdown in Malaysia extended to 14 April 2020:
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3076890/coronavirus-malaysia-extends-lockdown-april-14-pm
This new Malaysian PM's resolve to break the infection chain makes Pinky look like a pussycat. Oh wait everyone already knows he is one.
Muhyiddin expected to announce economic stimulus package today
CORONAVIRUS | The movement control order (MCO), which has been extended to April 14, enters its 10th day today and attention will definitely be on the announcement by the government of a more comprehensive economic stimulus package to face the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The announcement, which will be made by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin at 3pm today, is expected to benefit all levels of society.
In his special message broadcast over television and the social media two days ago, Muhyiddin said the package will not sideline anyone.
“Whether you are a taxi driver, a Grab driver, farmer, restaurant operator, nasi lemak seller, goreng pisang seller, burger seller or daily worker, the government will try its best to ensure that everyone benefits,” Muhyiddin said.
More at https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/517080