PM announces third MCO extension until May 12

CORONAVIRUS | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended until May 12.

This is the third extension for the partial lockdown since March 18 to flatten the Covid-19 infection curve.

The second extension was slated to end on April 28.

Muhyiddin said he did not reject the possibility that the order would be extended again.

"This means ladies and gentlemen, that you may not be able to celebrate Hari Raya at your kampung.

"You still can't work, except for those in approved sectors, and businesses are still not allowed to fully open," he said in a Ramadhan address tonight.

However, the prime minister said if Covid-19 cases continue to be on a steady decline the government may consider gradually easing restrictions for several sectors.

"This includes the social sector (such as health and education) to allow you to live more comfortably.

"The National Security Council is working on a comprehensive plan regarding this," he said.

[More to follow] - Mkini