Malaysia says shops selling only alcoholic drinks must shut down during MCO, SE Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times


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KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian authorities have told shops selling only alcoholic beverages to shut down during the current "total lockdown" to reduce Covid-19 cases, saying these are not considered essential items. The order to shutter these shops followed confusing and changing rules by the government that have been criticised by the public. Malaysia on Friday (June 4) entered the fourth day of a strict two-week movement control order that has shut down most businesses and social activities. The government had at first allowed alcoholic beverage factories to continue operating, but shut them down after public complaints on why these...