Malaysia: COVID-19 MCO movements 2020

According to a survey conducted by Vase.ai on Malaysians during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, 75 percent of respondents during the first phase of MCO shared that they would only leave the house to purchase essential items. In the third phase, 19 percent would not leave the house at all and only household members were allowed inside. The Malaysian government issued the MCO to stop the spread of the coronavirus. It was initially intended for two weeks from March 18, 2020. It has been extended for the third time, to June 9.

Movement and behavior of Malaysians during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period due to COVID-19 in 2020

Characteristic	MCO Phase 1 (March 18-31)	MCO Phase 2 (April 1-14)	MCO Phase 3 (April 15-28)
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Release date

April 2020

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Region

Malaysia

Survey time period

April 21, 2020

Number of respondents

1,100 respondents

Age group

24 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The Movement Control Order was introduced to restrict the movement of people in Malaysia, in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19. It was implemented on March 18, 2020, and expected to be lifted on June 3, 2020.

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