Asia Minute: Malaysia Restricts Travel Amid Surge in Coronavirus Cases


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1:27 New restrictions on travel are going into effect in Malaysia on Wednesday. The Prime Minister announced a ban on travel across state and district lines unless it’s for work, emergencies, or medical appointments. Also, there will be no dining-in at restaurants, and no social events or activities at least for about a month. It’s the third major shutdown for Malaysia since the pandemic began. This one was put in place because deaths and case numbers have been climbing sharply in recent weeks. The timing of the restrictions is challenging because it comes during what is usually one of the...