CORONAVIRUS | Malaysiakini highlights a growing list of efforts by individuals and groups here to lend a hand to those in need.
This story was originally published on March 22. It will be updated to reflect the latest initiatives| Malaysia's effort to flatten the Covid-19 infections curve has seen the government call into force a movement control order from March 18 to March 31.
Groups including health care practitioners and journalists out on the field have also taken to social media with a general message that they will go to work so that more can remain at home. Since the order was enforced, groups that worked closely with marginalised and at-risk communities have stepped up their efforts to ensure their operations continue, although at a reduced scale.
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