Movement control order (Malaysia)

First Transition and Collapse · Chronicle · 3 min read

How Did Malaysia MCO Change Politics?

Frontliners Suppressed the First Wave, but the Third Wave After the Sabah Election Tied Health and Politics Together Again

On March 18, 2020, the nationwide Movement Control Order began. The health system, frontliners, and public cooperation temporarily drove down cases; but lost income, the plight of migrants, cross-district travel during the state election, and political activities ensured that fighting the pandemic was never just a medical issue.