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Lee said the MCO was only a temporary solution against COVID-19 and Malaysians will still need masks to prevent the spread of the virus after the movement control.

The warning followed allegations that many residents in gated communities were found outside their homes, with some said to be jogging in large groups.

The bus operated by Arwana Express, with the plate number VM 2629, departed TBS Bus Terminal on March 1 at 11.30am.

In the latest available numbers as of March 26 noon in new maps released by the health director-general yesterday, Lembah Pantai in Kuala Lumpur continues to be in the top two spots at 208 cases out of 2,031 cases, followed by Hulu Langat in Selangor at 186 cases, Petaling Jaya in Selangor at 176 cases, Seremban in Negri Sembilan at 85 and Kluang in Johor at 83.

According to the report, the incident occurred at about 7pm yesterday in a washroom.

The city only has a few thousand and is trying to find tens of thousands more.

The report said police officers tasked with monitoring MCO compliance through a series of operations which include roadblocks and patrols in Taman Medan had also encountered ridiculous excuses given by some who could not produce valid reason when asked why they were not staying home.

The announcement came about two hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson did the same.

Boris Johnson: I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

"We carried out this MCO as a preparation for our expectations, where three weeks ago we thought there would be a third wave, or what we call a tsunami."