Looking at the current COVID-19 situation in the country, there’s a huge possibility that cases will surge once again and the second Movement Control Order (MCO) will be enforced.

The decision to not impose mandatory quarantine for returnees from Sabah didn’t sit well with Malaysians as many politicians who flew there for their election campaign came back COVID-19 positive.

On Thursday (1 October), the Ministry of Health announced that 260 new COVID-19 cases have been reported and today, the numbers have surged to 287 cases; making it the highest number of cases reported since the outbreak.

This is worrying.
Netizens were left fuming and upset at these figures as a huge chunk of it were either in Sabah or those returning from the Land Below the Wind.

Some voiced their dissatisfaction as action was taken quite late at this stage while others blamed politicians and minister who impose such ruling and refuse to self-quarantine for 14 days.

This caused the hashtags #KlusterMenteri and #KlusterAhliPolitik to trend on Twitter.

It seems that the war against COVID-19 is far from over. We have to work together once again to help flatten the curve.

Always wear a facemask correctly whenever you're out, maintain social distancing, and frequently sanitise or wash your hands. Try to not leave the house unless it's necessary.