Malaysia’s travel ban on Bangladesh extended till June 14

Malaysian announced a nationwide “total lockdown” from June 1 to 14 as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels.

As a result, citizens of 25 countries, including Bangladesh, are now barred from entering the country till June 14.

If the two-week lockdown succeeds, Malaysia is expected to move to a month-long, more relaxed version of the MCO that will allow most economic sectors to reopen while maintaining travel bans and prohibitions on social activities.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin also said that the government has taken strict action to detain the illegal immigrants living in the country amid the lockdown. A detention centre was also prepared in this regard.

Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday that only 17 essential sectors will be allowed to operate during the lockdown, which will closely resemble the first shutdown imposed between March and May last year, when most economic and social activities were barred, according to a report of Straitstimes.

People will be limited to travel within a 10km radius of their homes, with only two people per household allowed to venture out for essential items, which include groceries and medicine, and essential services such as healthcare and banking.