Malaysia reports 5,728 new COVID-19 instances, second consecutive daily record
31 January, 2021
Malaysia reported its biggest daily surge in coronavirus circumstances for the next straight day, with 5,728 new attacks recorded on Saturday (Jan 30).
Medical ministry also reported 13 latest deaths, raising the total fatalities from the pandemic to 746.
The state of Selangor was the worst-hit, with 3,285 cases while Kuala Lumpur reported 480 new infections.
There have been another 792 cases in Johor while Sabah registered 263.
Another 3,805 cases have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries on Malaysia to 161,527.
A complete of 319 cases are in the intensive care unit, with 120 patients intubated, according to Malaysia's Ministry of Wellbeing on Twitter.
By Saturday, Malaysia reported 209,661 COVID-19 instances, which 47,388 are classified as active or perhaps infectious.
Malaysia features reported four-digit daily increases in COVID-19 conditions since Dec 9.
Guidelines for businesses permitted to operate during the Movement Control Buy were relaxed on Fri, with certain establishments permitted to remain open until 10pm. A written report by the Malay Mail as well said night markets will be permitted to operate between 4pm and 10pm.
The authorities also allowed couples in long-length marriages surviving in states affected by the MCO to go to meet up with their spouse. Inter-state travel under the MCO is not permitted unless travellers obtain permission from the authorities.
SINGAPORE SUSPENDS GREEN LANE WITH MALAYSIA
On Saturday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it'll suspend reciprocal green lane (RGL) arrangements with Malaysia, as well as Germany and South Korea. The suspension will commence from Monday.
Apart from the green lane, another cross-border travel scheme is the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) Singapore has with Malaysia.
Under the PCA, approved travellers will need to have stayed within their country of occupation for at least 90 days before returning to their house country for short-term keep.
This is available to Malaysians who are Singapore long lasting residents employed in Singapore, together with citizens and permanent residents of both countries who hold long-term immigration passes in the other country.
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