As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, Malaysia is also not spared from it. The second wave of coronavirus cases in Malaysia crept up quietly amidst the political turmoil.

On 16 March 2020, the Malaysian government’s implementation of a nationwide movement control order (MCO) from the 18 to 31 March 2020 caught everyone off guard.. The order triggered a balik kampung (return home) exodus and caused long queues along the Johor-Singapore Causeway before the MCO took effect.

During this period, public gatherings including religious, sports, social, recreational, and cultural activities are not allowed. All business premises have to be closed except for supermarkets, some wet markets, pharmacies, sundry shops and convenient stores that sell necessities. The order restricts Malaysians from leaving the country and foreigners from entering. Everyone in Malaysia is encouraged to stay home whenever possible. However, Malaysians are still allowed to leave home as long as we