28 August 2020 – Movement restrictions extended to December 31

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Civil Defence, Immigration, Tourism
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin

Overview: Movement curbs in the country is extended to 31 December, and the borders remain shut, with those flying into Malaysia mandated to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine.
Full details here: https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2020/08/30/malaysia-extends-covid-19-movement-curbs-to-dec-31-tourists-still-not-allowed-to-enter.html

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat