Malaysia extends Covid-19 lockdown indefinitely

Residents queue for Covid-19 vaccinations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Vincent Thian/AP)

Malaysia’s leader has said a near-total lockdown that has been in place for a month is to be extended indefinitely, as coronavirus infections remain high.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Sunday that restrictions will not be eased until daily new cases fall below 4,000, the vaccination rate reaches 10% and demand for intensive care in hospitals is reduced.