Coronavirus latest: Malaysia extends partial lockdown in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia sees lowest daily cases in weeks
- Malaysia extends lockdown in capital for two weeks amid resurgence in infections
- Meanwhile, Indonesia records lowest daily cases in six weeks, while much of Australia’s Melbourne city will emerge from a lockdown
Malaysia on Monday extended a partial lockdown on its capital Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding state of Selangor for another two weeks, as the country recorded the biggest jump in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
A two-week partial lockdown announced earlier this month will be extended until November 9, senior minister of security, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, told a news conference.
The government has imposed curbs on movement, including the closure of schools and places of worship, though all other economic activities are allowed to operate normally.
Malaysia has reported a total of 27,805 infections, including 236 deaths.
Earlier on Monday, the government announced the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum would be held virtually on November 20 due to the pandemic.
The summit that brings together leaders from 21 member economies was originally set to take place in Kuala Lumpur as an in-person meeting on November 12.