Malaysia Eases Virus Curbs on Economy After Costly Lockdown
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Malaysia is set to further ease its movement restrictions beginning Wednesday after a month-long lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic cost the country billions of ringgit.
Retail businesses including clothes and cosmetic stores, and antique shops may resume operations, Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in a televised briefing on Tuesday. Restaurants will be allowed to accept dine-in patrons, while some sectors of the creative industry may also reopen, he added.