Malaysia reports daily record of 5,725 new COVID-19 cases, sharp increase from previous high last week
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record 5,725 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Jan 29) as the country approaches the end of its most recent movement control order (MCO).
The figure reported on Friday was a sharp increase from the country's previous daily high of 4,275 on Jan 23.
The Klang Valley area accounted for about two-thirds of the new infections, with 3,813 cases. The state of Selangor was the worst-hit, with 3,126 cases while Kuala Lumpur reported 687 new infections.
There were another 684 cases in Johor while Sabah registered 288.
The figure reported on Friday was a sharp increase from the country's previous daily high of 4,275 on Jan 23.
The Klang Valley area accounted for about two-thirds of the new infections, with 3,813 cases. The state of Selangor was the worst-hit, with 3,126 cases while Kuala Lumpur reported 687 new infections.
There were another 684 cases in Johor while Sabah registered 288.
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