Malaysia steps up Covid-19 enforcement ahead of Hari Raya Haji,


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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will step up enforcement ahead of Hari Raya Haji on Tuesday (July 20) to avoid a flare-up in Covid-19 clusters like those linked to Hari Raya Aidilfitri in May that sparked a surge in infections that now average over 10,000 cases daily. With higher traffic seen on highways since last Friday, police have vowed stricter checks at roadblocks. They will also reject government exemption letters that normally allow individuals from selected sectors to cross state lines for work. "To avoid irresponsible parties from abusing the permits, all roadblocks at state borders have been ordered not to...