Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Immigration
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Overview: All those returning to Malaysia from overseas, both Malaysians and non-citizens who have been allowed to come into the country, will have to undergo their mandatory quarantine at hotels or quarantine centres.
Full details here: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/21/covid-19-hotel-quarantine-mandatory-for-all-returning-to-m039sia-starting-friday-july-24-says-ismail-sabri
Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat