Malaysia

Full-on lockdown to be discussed by NSC tomorrow, Takiyuddin says

Law minister says PM, menteris besar and chief ministers will all discuss matter

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 20 May 2021 2:16PM

Full-on lockdown to be discussed by NSC tomorrow, Takiyuddin says
Law Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan says a full-scale Covid-19 lockdown is among the options that have to be considered by NSC to stem the pandemic. – Bernama pic, May 20, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The imposition of a full-scale lockdown will be discussed at tomorrow’s National Security Council (NSC) meeting, said Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

“That is one of the steps or options that need to be considered by NSC. Previously, we implemented the MCO, CMCO, RMCO and so on,” the law minister was quoted by Malaysiakini as telling a press conference after a meeting of the Kelantan Special Security Committee chaired by Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob in Kota Baru today.

Takiyuddin was referring to iterations of the movement control order (MCO), namely the conditional MCO and recovery MCO.

“It will probably be discussed and decided during the NSC meeting with the prime minister, and all the menteris besar and chief ministers.”

His comments followed rife speculation of a lockdown for states with high Covid-19 caseloads.

Malaysia yesterday logged 6,075 infections – its highest yet – and 46 deaths. – The Vibes, May 20, 2021

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