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Malaysia's COVID-19 daily tally returns to double digits

Jul 10, 2020

Malaysia's daily COVID-19 infections tally has returned to double digits, as we reported 13 new cases today. 

The Health Director General says five are local transmissions while the others are imported. 

Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says of the local cases, three are from KL, while the rest were detected in Sarawak...

The death toll still stands at 121. 

Family entertainment centres set to reopen 

All family entertainment centres will be allowed to resume operations during the Recovery Movement Control Order. 

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this includes arcades, fun fairs and karaoke centres.

However, night clubs, pubs and discos must remain closed for now. 

IGP says controversial documentary has elements of sedition

IGP Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador says the recent controversial Al Jazeera documentary had elements of sedition, and has caused public outrage. 

Meanwhile, Bukit Aman police have taken the statements of six individuals in connection with the documentary.

The news report claimed Malaysian authorities were mistreating undocumented migrants during the Movement Control Order.