Malaysian Government Tightens Coronavirus Movement Restrictions

Malaysia faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, nearing 40,000, prompting a movement control order across most of the country. Schools and public events are closed or banned until December. Political implications arise as parliament meetings may be postponed, delaying no-confidence votes against the Prime Minister.

What was the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia last month before the recent surge?

• 40,000

• 25,000

• 11,000

• 14,000

What measures are included in Malaysia's movement control order?

• Opening of schools

• Ban on public events

• Resumption of religious gatherings

• Increase in public gatherings

Until when are public events banned in Malaysia under the movement control order?

• Mid-December

• Early December

• End of November

• End of December

What is one potential political consequence of postponing parliament meetings in Malaysia?

• Improvement in economic conditions

• Increase in COVID-19 cases

• Reduction in public gatherings

• Delay in no-confidence votes

How many motions submitted for the rest of the year involved votes of no confidence?

• 25

• 40

• 64

• 15