Malls on Hide list closed, frustration over conflicting orders

Alyaa AlhadjriPublished: May 9, 2021 5:59 AM | Updated: May 9, 2021 11:38 AM

Several major shopping malls around the Klang Valley listed as potential Covid-19 clusters under the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (Hide) have taken immediate steps to shut down operations after being issued with a last-minute order last night.

The National Security Council instruction for a mandatory three-day closure came hours after Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said premises included in the daily Hide list need not close but advised to take various Covid-19 pre-emptive measures...

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