NSC allows Penang transition to Phase 2 from July 7

The National Security Council (NSC) has agreed to allow Penang to move into Phase 2 under the National Recovery Plan (NRP) from July 7, which will see some easing of restrictions against Covid-19.

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the NSC meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today had reviewed the thresholds and agreed that the state had met the conditions to move into Phase 2.

He said this includes...