Deputy minister defends MCO outdoor exercise ban amid criticism from doctors

Published: May 7, 2021 1:21 AM | Updated: May 7, 2021 5:22 AM

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has defended the government's move to ban outdoor exercise in areas under the third movement control order (MCO 3.0).

This is amid criticism from medical experts on the move, who argued that the Covid-19 risk from outdoor exercise was low.

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