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Malaysia Sees Record Increase in New Coronavirus Cases

Health Ministry reported 287 new confirmed cases on Friday
Authorities reviewing if they need to bring back restrictions

Commuters on an escalator at an MRT station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. — Commuters on an escalator at an MRT station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Photographer: Ian Teh/Bloomberg

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By Y-Sing Liau

October 2, 2020 at 9:48 AM UTC

Updated on

October 2, 2020 at 10:24 AM UTC

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Malaysia recorded the biggest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases since the outbreak began as authorities consider whether it needs to bring back movement limits to curb infections.