Malaysia’s COVID-19 strategy

• Main Author: Domingo, Jose Ricardo Santo
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Social sciences::Political science; Country and Region Studies; East Asia and Asia Pacific
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/143037
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Malaysia’s decision to impose a Movement Control Order (MCO) was its best option to reduce further infection, but its sudden announcement initially caused public confusion and reflected insufficient planning. The government’s extension of the order suggests it needs more time to regain full control...