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Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid COVID-19 surge

13 Sept 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin declared a nationwide "total lockdown" from June 1-14, restricting all social and economic activities except essential services.
The stringent measure was enacted due to a severe surge in COVID-19 infections, with record daily cases and fatalities, exacerbated by highly transmissible variants straining hospital capacities.
A relief package will be announced to support individuals and businesses, with a phased reopening plan contingent on reducing infection rates after the initial two-week lockdown period.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.