Southeast Asia Covid-19 Tracker

The COVID-19 infected person confirmed in Malaysia is increasing rapidly, leading the area in the reported number of infected people. Malaysia initially lacked calmness in response to complicated trends due to sudden change of government, but closed its borders in mi d-March, suspended unnecessary companies, schools and religious services.

• Border closure and prohibition of entry:Malaysia closed the border on March 16, banned all travelers, and banned residents overseas.
• Following quarantine and entry:Prime Minister Muhidin Yasin issued a 1 4-day "Mobile Regulatory Order (MCO)" on March 18, extending to April 14, a few days after the start of Ramadan, and to April 28. Ramadan's bazaar is closed and no public worship in the mosque.
• Unnecessary companies, schools, and worship areas are closed, and religion, sports and cultural rallys are prohibited. The Malaysian army has been mobilized for caught and crackdowns using personnel and drones, and hundreds of people have been arrested for violating the movement restrictions. From April 1st, the purchase of food, daily necessities, and pharmaceuticals (a necessity list is reduced to 10 items) was limited to 10 km from living. The offenders will be fined up to $ 229 and forbidden for up to six months.
• Returning to Malaysia from Singapore, Malay workers do not need to be quarantine if they have been tested in Singapore and presented a test certificate when they arrive. However, Johor's local leaders have called on the central government to review the entry procedure, promoting 1 4-day sel f-quarantine to returning workers. Defense Minister Ismile Saburi Jacob advised Malay workers in Singapore to stay in Singapore until the end of MCOs.
• Economic stimulusThree economic stimulus packages have been announced. The first, announced by caretaker Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 27 February to cushion the blow of COVID-19, is worth $4. 6 billion (RM20 billion) and focuses on tourism and other industries, including a nationwide 2% electricity discount for industrial, commercial and residential users, and a monetary support scheme for employees. The second, estimated at $53 billion (RM230 billion), was announced by new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on the 27th. The package includes $23. 1 billion for businesses and $2. 3 billion in direct cash payments to four million low-income households. The third, worth $2. 2 billion (RM10 billion), was announced on 6 April and includes wage subsidies, grants and loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), tax relief, and more. The combined value of the first two stimulus packages is equivalent to 15. 5% of Malaysia's GDP and 84. 2% of the federal government's initial 2020 budget.
• On April 9, a consortium of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronas, Huawei Malaysia, and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $7 million (RM30 million) in cash and equipment to the Ministry of Health.

The Philippines has seen a surge in infections, leading the region in the number of new cases reported in a single day. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government has shifted from denying the threat and refraining from restricting travel and tourism from China to Duterte's sudden move to impose a military and police lockdown across Luzon, including Metro Manila. Duterte has been granted "special temporary powers" by Congress to carry out heavy-handed measures that have created extreme hardship, especially for Manila's large urban poor.

• Border closures and entry bans: Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who have worked overseas, and foreign government and international agency employees deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.Quarantine or lockdown: Two economic stimulus packages have been announced. The first, announced on February 27 by interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to cushion the blow of COVID-19, is $4. 6 billion (RM20 billion) and focuses on tourism and other industries, including a nationwide 2% electricity discount for industrial, commercial and domestic users, and a financial support scheme for employees. The second package, estimated at $53 billion (RM230 billion), was announced by new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on the 27th. The package includes $23. 1 billion for businesses and $2. 3 billion in direct cash payments to 4 million low-income households. The third, worth $2. 2 billion (RM10 billion), was announced on April 6 and includes wage subsidies, grants and loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and tax breaks. The combined value of the first two stimulus packages is equivalent to 15. 5% of Malaysia's GDP and 84. 2% of the federal government's initial 2020 budget.
• On April 9, a consortium of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronas, Huawei Malaysia, and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $7 million (RM30 million) in cash and equipment to the Ministry of Health.The Philippines is seeing a surge in infections and is the region's top in new cases reported in a single day. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government has gone from denying the threat and refraining from restricting travel and tourism from China to Duterte's sudden move to impose military and police lockdowns across Luzon, including Metro Manila. Duterte has been granted "special temporary powers" by Congress to carry out the heavy-handed measures that have created extreme hardship, especially for Manila's large urban poor.
• Border closures and entry bans
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.Quarantine or lockdown: Two economic stimulus packages have been announced. The first, announced by caretaker Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 27 February to cushion the blow of Covid-19, was worth $4. 6 billion (RM20 billion) and focused on tourism and other industries, including a nationwide 2% electricity discount for industrial, commercial and residential users, and a financial support scheme for employees. The second, estimated at $53 billion (RM230 billion), was announced by new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on the 27th. The package includes $23. 1 billion for businesses and $2. 3 billion in direct cash payments to four million low-income households. The third, worth $2. 2 billion (RM10 billion), was announced on 6 April and includes wage subsidies, grants and loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), tax breaks, etc. The combined value of the first two stimulus packages is equivalent to 15. 5% of Malaysia's GDP and 84. 2% of the federal government's initial 2020 budget.
• On April 9, a consortium of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronas, Huawei Malaysia, and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $7 million (RM30 million) in cash and equipment to the Ministry of Health.
• The Philippines has seen a surge in infections, leading the region in the number of new cases reported in a single day. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government has shifted from denying the threat and refraining from restricting travel and tourism from China to Duterte's sudden move to impose a military and police lockdown across Luzon, including Metro Manila. Duterte has been granted "special temporary powers" by Congress to carry out heavy-handed measures that have created extreme hardship, especially for Manila's large urban poor.

Border closures and entry bans

• Border closure and prohibition of entry:Quarantine or lockdown
• Following quarantine and entry:The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines has called for worshippers to stay home during Holy Week and watch celebrations on television, radio, or online.
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.On April 7, the Duterte administration announced a $610 million (P30. 8 billion) Bayanihan for Cities and Local Governments Grant to support local governments. The lump sum is equivalent to one month of a city or town's internal revenue allocation. JP Morgan lowered its growth forecast for the Philippines from 2. 1% to 0. 9%.
• On March 30, the government approved a $3. 9 billion social protection program. The response package will provide poor families with $100 to $150 per month for two months, $2, 000 for each health worker who contracts COVID-19, and $20, 000 for each health worker who dies from COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $531 million stimulus package that includes wage subsidies, tourism industry support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced it would place the entire country under a "state of calamity" for six months. The declaration allows national and local governments to quickly access relief funds. On April 2, the National Task Force on COVID-19 announced that mass testing would begin by April 14. On March 16, President Duterte announced the lockdown of the main island of Luzon, home to approximately 60 million people, including Manila, and the extension of the night-time curfew (8 p. m. to 5 a. m.) in Luzon cities until April 12, and now until April 30. Provinces and cities in the Visayas region have also extended their curfews from the 12th to the 30th. As of April 8, the provinces of Quezon and Rizal are also under lockdown. On April 1, Duterte ordered police and the military to shoot and kill protesters who violated these measures. The first case of police shooting and killing civilians who refused to comply with the restrictions was reported on the 4th. Since this incident, Human Rights Watch has documented cases of law enforcement abuses in how these public health measures are enforced, particularly targeting LGBTQ people. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines has urged worshippers to stay home during Holy Week and watch the celebrations on television, radio or online.

Economic Stimulus

• The Duterte administration announced a $610 million (P30. 8 billion) "Bayanihan for Cities and Local Governments" grant to support local government units on April 7. The lump sum is equivalent to one month of a city or municipality's internal revenue allocation. JP Morgan lowered its growth forecast for the Philippines to 0. 9 percent from 2. 1 percent.On March 30, the government approved a $3. 9 billion social protection program. The response package includes $100 to $150 in monthly aid to poor families for two months, $2, 000 for each health worker who contracts COVID-19, and $20, 000 for each health worker who dies from COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $531 million stimulus package that includes wage subsidies, tourism industry support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced it would place the entire country under a "state of calamity" for six months. The declaration allows national and local governments to quickly access relief funds. On April 2, the National Task Force on COVID-19 announced that mass testing would begin by April 14. On March 16, President Duterte announced the lockdown of the main island of Luzon, home to approximately 60 million people, including Manila, and the extension of the night-time curfew (8 p. m. to 5 a. m.) in Luzon cities until April 12, and now until April 30. Provinces and cities in the Visayas region have also extended their curfews from the 12th to the 30th. As of April 8, the provinces of Quezon and Rizal are also under lockdown. On April 1, Duterte ordered police and the military to shoot and kill protesters who violated these measures. The first case of police shooting and killing a civilian who refused to comply with the restrictions was reported on the 4th. Since this incident, Human Rights Watch has documented cases of law enforcement abuses in how these public health measures are enforced, particularly targeting LGBTQ people. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines has urged worshippers to stay home during Holy Week and watch the celebrations on television, radio or online.
• On April 9, a consortium of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronas, Huawei Malaysia, and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $7 million (RM30 million) in cash and equipment to the Ministry of Health.The Duterte administration announced a $610 million (P30. 8 billion) "Bayanihan for Cities and Local Governments" grant to support local government units on April 7. The lump sum is equivalent to one month of a city or municipality's internal revenue allocation. JP Morgan lowered its growth forecast for the Philippines to 0. 9 percent from 2. 1 percent.
• On March 30, the government approved a $3. 9 billion social protection program. The response package provides poor families with $100 to $150 in monthly aid for two months, $2, 000 for each health worker who contracts COVID-19, and $20, 000 for each health worker who dies from COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $531 million stimulus package that includes wage subsidies, tourism industry support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced it would place the entire country under a "state of calamity" for six months. The declaration allows national and local governments to quickly access relief funds.
• On March 24, President Duterte signed the Republic of Republic, 11469, and gained "special extraordinary power." President Duterte could not obtain the approval of Congress to acquire private companies and public works, but does not use private hospitals and ships, redistribute the budget of the administrative government, or do not follow the quarantine order. It is now possible to punish those who spread false information. The Cabinet Order is scheduled to last for three months, but is likely to be extended by Congress. President Duterte is obliged to report the actions performed under the Act to Congress every week. President Duterte can also use $ 5. 36 billion from various government agencies to relieve potential economic impact.
• As Thailand gradually regains calm from the five years of pure administration, Prime Minister Playut is facing a new crisis. Inconvenienced policies about travel and quarantine, insufficient communication, and lack of supplies highlights the incompetence of the government, which cannot quickly and appropriately respond to the rapid increase of Cavid 19 infected people, and criticize and dissatisfied in Thai social media. Widen.
• Border closure and prohibition of entryAll borders were closed on March 22, and foreign tourists were banned. Only Thai and Malaysians are allowed to return by air only.
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.As Thailand gradually regains calm from the five years of pure administration, Prime Minister Playut is facing a new crisis. Inconvenienced policies about travel and quarantine, insufficient communication, and lack of supplies highlights the incompetence of the government, which cannot quickly and appropriately respond to the rapid increase of Cavid 19 infected people, and criticize and dissatisfied in Thai social media. Widen.
• Border closure and prohibition of entry

All borders were closed on March 22, and foreign tourists were banned. Only Thai and Malaysians are allowed to return by air only.

• Confidential or confinement: On March 24, President Duterte signed the Republic of Republic of Code 11469 and gained "special extraordinary power." President Duterte could not obtain the approval of Congress to acquire private companies and public works, but does not use private hospitals and ships, redistribute the budget of the administrative government, or do not follow the quarantine order. It is now possible to punish those who spread false information. The Cabinet Order is scheduled to last for three months, but is likely to be extended by Congress. President Duterte is obliged to report the actions performed under the Act to Congress every week. President Duterte can also use $ 5. 36 billion from various government agencies to relieve potential economic impact.As Thailand gradually regains calm from the five years of pure administration, Prime Minister Playut is facing a new crisis. Inconvenienced policies about travel and quarantine, insufficient communication, and lack of supplies highlights the incompetence of the government, which cannot quickly and appropriately respond to the rapid increase of Cavid 19 infected people, and criticize and dissatisfied in Thai social media. Widen.
• Following quarantine and entry:All borders were closed on March 22, and foreign tourists were banned. Only Thai and Malaysians are allowed to return by air only.
• Quarantine or confinement:
• On April 2, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a nationwide curfew effective April 3, banning people from going out between 10 pm and 4 am. On April 10, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha signed an order tweaking the original curfew. Under the new order, civil servants, medical personnel who need to travel, transport operators providing essential services, and public utility employees are allowed to work and operate outside the curfew hours. The military will help enforce the curfew, and violators will be fined $1, 200. This follows a state of emergency issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on March 26, which will be in place until the end of April and gives the government broad powers, including restricting domestic travel, banning social gatherings, and censoring the media. Alcohol sales were banned in Bangkok and other provinces, with the ban in Bangkok running from April 10 to April 20. Schools will be closed until July 1.
• Stimulus Package
• Economic stimulusOn April 9, six of Thailand's largest banks, including Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank, announced they would lower their lending rates. On April 2, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a nationwide curfew from April 3, banning people from going out between 10 pm and 4 am. On April 10, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha signed a decree fine-tuning the original curfew. Under the new decree, civil servants, medical personnel who need to travel, transport operators providing essential services, and public utility employees are allowed to work and operate outside the curfew hours. The military will help enforce the curfew, and violators will be fined $1, 200. This follows a state of emergency decree issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on March 26, which will be in place until the end of April and gives the government broad powers, including restricting domestic travel, banning social gatherings, and censoring the media. Alcohol sales were banned in Bangkok and other provinces, with the ban in Bangkok running from April 10 to April 20. Schools will be closed until July 1.
• Economic Stimulus Package

On April 7, the Cabinet announced approval of a third stimulus package worth $58 billion (1. 9 trillion baht). Of this, $18 billion will be used for financial support for workers, $12 billion for infrastructure and job investments, $15 billion for soft loans to small and medium-sized enterprises, and $12 billion for the Corporate Liquidity Stabilization Fund. On April 3, the government announced plans for a new stimulus package. No amount was disclosed, but Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatripitak said in a briefing that the overall stimulus package would be equivalent to 10% of Thailand's GDP. On March 10, the Thai government approved a $12. 7 billion stimulus package that includes cash handouts, soft loans, and tax incentives.

• On April 9, six of Thailand's largest banks, including Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank, announced they would lower their lending rates. On April 2, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a nationwide curfew starting April 3, banning people from going out between 10 pm and 4 am. On April 10, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha signed an order tweaking the original curfew. Under the new order, civil servants, medical personnel who need to travel, transport operators providing essential services, and public utility employees are allowed to work and operate outside the curfew hours. The military will help enforce the curfew, and violators will be fined $1, 200. This follows a state of emergency issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on March 26, which will be in place until the end of April and gives the government broad powers, including restricting domestic travel, banning social gatherings, and censoring the media. Alcohol sales were banned in Bangkok and other provinces, with the ban in Bangkok running from April 10 to April 20. Schools will be closed until July 1.Economic Stimulus Package
• Following quarantine and entry:On April 9, six major Thai banks, including Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank, announced they would cut lending rates.
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.Border closure and entry ban March 31st,
• Foreign Minister Letono Marsdi said that the Indonesian government will temporarily ban the entry of all foreign tourists after the Cabinet. Land borders with East Timor, all seas and land ports in Papua were closed by state leaders. If you have a permanent residence permit or a temporary stay permit, if you have an effective health certificate published by a local health authorities 7 days before departure, there is no problem in travel in English. You can enter Indonesia.

Quarantine or lockdown

• Border closure and prohibition of entry:On April 3, Rhoot Punjaitan Maritime and Investment Coordinated Minister of Investment said in May that Modick (tens of millions would return to his hometown at the end of Ramadan). However, the government plans to provide economic assistance to lo w-income households in order to remove the participation in Mudik. The Urma Council in Indonesia (MUI) at the same time has announced that Mudick from the affected areas of the virus will be considered a hemam (forbidden).
• Following quarantine and entry:Border closure and entry ban March 31st,
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.Quarantine or lockdown
• : On April 7, the Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putrant has approved a government order to the Jakarta government with the authority to impose more severe social restrictions, including religious events and defens e-related activities.

On April 3, Rhoot Punjaitan Maritime and Investment Coordinated Minister of Investment said in May that Modick (tens of millions would return to his hometown at the end of Ramadan). However, the government plans to provide economic assistance to lo w-income households in order to remove the participation in Mudik. The Urma Council in Indonesia (MUI) at the same time has announced that Mudick from the affected areas of the virus will be considered a hemam (forbidden).

• Border closure and prohibition of entry:Border closure and entry ban March 31st,
• On April 9, a consortium of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronas, Huawei Malaysia, and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $7 million (RM30 million) in cash and equipment to the Ministry of Health.Quarantine or lockdown
• : On April 7, the Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putrant has approved a government order to the Jakarta government with the authority to impose more severe social restrictions, including religious events and defens e-related activities.
• On April 3, Rhoot Punjaitan Maritime and Investment Coordinated Minister of Investment said in May that Modick (tens of millions would return to his hometown at the end of Ramadan). However, the government plans to provide economic assistance to lo w-income households in order to remove the participation in Mudik. The Urma Council in Indonesia (MUI) at the same time has announced that Mudick from the affected areas of the virus will be considered a hemam (forbidden).
• Border closure and prohibition of entryOn March 27, Jakarta was issued an emergency declaration, and recreational facilities such as bars, massage shops, restaurants, and movie theaters were closed. Malls and supermarkets are open. Jakarta's office stopped his activities for 14 days from 23rd. On April 7, Indonesia approved Jakarta's request and decided to impose a further large limit in Jakarta.
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.: On April 9, the lower house set up a COVID-19 legislative task force. This taskforce connects local donors and entrepreneurs to hospitals and medical centers, and handles only medical products, not cash.
• Economic stimulation measures:

President Djokowe announced on March 31 the government's rules (PERPPU), which replaces the Law of Indonesia's 3rd Evil Stimulation, which is equivalent to $ 24. 6 billion (405. 1 trillion). The package is $ 4. 5 billion (75 trillion lupiah) for medical expenses, $ 6. 6 billion (110 trillion Lupia) for social protection, and $ 4. 2 billion (70. 1 trillion Rupia) for tax incentives. On March 13, the Indonesian government announced a secondary emergency stimulation measure worth $ 8. 1 billion. The content is to exempt the income tax of some workers engaged in the manufacturing industry and discount corporate tax payments to manufacturing companies. The first $ 725 million economic stimulus, announced in February 2020, provided financial incentives to support the country's tourism, aviation, and real estate industry. In addition, $ 324 million was assigned for lo w-income households. On April 2, Indonesia announced a tax reform plan, including a tax collection from high-tech companies to reduce corporate taxes and to raise money for COVID-19 rescue activities. Corporate taxes will be reduced from 25 % to 22 % in 2020 and 2021 and 20 % from 2022. As of April 9, more than 1. 2 million employees (162, 416 in Jakarta alone) were temporarily fired from the regular and no n-regular category.

• Border closure and prohibition of entry:Other response
• Following quarantine and entry:Economic stimulation measures:
• President Djokowe announced on March 31 the government's rules (PERPPU), which replaces the Law of Indonesia's 3rd Evil Stimulation, which is equivalent to $ 24. 6 billion (405. 1 trillion). The package is $ 4. 5 billion (75 trillion lupiah) for medical expenses, $ 6. 6 billion (110 trillion Lupia) for social protection, and $ 4. 2 billion (70. 1 trillion Rupia) for tax incentives. On March 13, the Indonesian government announced a secondary emergency stimulation measure worth $ 8. 1 billion. The content is to exempt the income tax of some workers engaged in the manufacturing industry and discount corporate tax payments to manufacturing companies. The first $ 725 million economic stimulus, announced in February 2020, provided financial incentives to support the country's tourism, aviation, and real estate industry. In addition, $ 324 million was assigned for lo w-income households. On April 2, Indonesia announced a tax reform plan, including a tax collection from high-tech companies to reduce corporate taxes and to raise money for COVID-19 rescue activities. Corporate taxes will be reduced from 25 % to 22 % in 2020 and 2021 and 20 % from 2022. As of April 9, more than 1. 2 million employees (162, 416 in Jakarta alone) were temporarily fired from the regular and no n-regular category.
• Domestic and international flights are canceled until the 14th. Foreigners are banned from entering the country, with the exception of foreign spouses and children of repatriated Filipinos who were working overseas, and employees of foreign governments and international organizations deployed to the Philippines. As of April 9, more than 9, 600 overseas workers have returned home since the start of the outbreak in February.Other response

: On April 9, the lower house set up a COVID-19 legislative task force. This taskforce connects local donors and entrepreneurs to hospitals and medical centers, and handles only medical products, not cash.

• Border closure and prohibition of entry:President Djokowe announced on March 31 the government's rules (PERPPU), which replaces the Law of Indonesia's 3rd Evil Stimulation, which is equivalent to $ 24. 6 billion (405. 1 trillion). The package is $ 4. 5 billion (75 trillion lupiah) for medical expenses, $ 6. 6 billion (110 trillion Lupia) for social protection, and $ 4. 2 billion (70. 1 trillion Rupia) for tax incentives. On March 13, the Indonesian government announced a secondary emergency stimulation measure worth $ 8. 1 billion. The content is to exempt the income tax of some workers engaged in the manufacturing industry and discount corporate tax payments to manufacturing companies. The first $ 725 million economic stimulus, announced in February 2020, provided financial incentives to support the country's tourism, aviation, and real estate industry. In addition, $ 324 million was assigned for lo w-income households. On April 2, Indonesia announced a tax reform plan, including a tax collection from high-tech companies to reduce corporate taxes and to raise money for COVID-19 rescue activities. Corporate taxes will be reduced from 25 % to 22 % in 2020 and 2021 and 20 % from 2022. As of April 9, more than 1. 2 million employees (162, 416 in Jakarta alone) were temporarily fired from the regular and no n-regular category.
• Following quarantine and entry:Singapore is a world leader in early and aggressive response to COVID-19, a wide range of tests, a comprehensive tracking, a positive patient, and its return to Japan. Forced and thorough isolation against travelers succeeded in containing the virus. Singapore has also developed an inspection kit from an early January of January, and now relies on the technical skills distributed to countries in the region and the world's to p-class medical systems. However, despite the fact that the virus has been succeeded early, Singapore has been infected in the last few days, and the government has finally done unnecessary and all unnecessary and unnecessary businesses for one month from April 3rd. It was closed.
• Economic stimulusOn March 22, Singapore banned all shor t-term residents. Only the employer of the "indispensable field", such as medical care, is allowed to enter the country. Malaysians with Singapore's work permit will continue to work in Singapore. Singapore banned all travelers from China on January 31.
• Is it a quarantine or a blockade?

BACK TO TOP

ASEAN Response to Covid-19

On April 7, the government submitted a bill to enable temporary arrangements to carry out safe elections (must be held by April 14, 2021). The bill includes not only voters voting outside the constituency, but also ensuring that they can register without attending. The bill will be deliberated in the next parliament in May.

• Singapore has banned the public and private gathering of no n-household members at least until May 4th. New regulations will last up to six months, and the first offender will be imposed on a maximum of $ 7, 000, up to six months. On April 9, the National Development Minister of Lawrence threatened to close the park and sports stadium if people continued to gather outdoors.
• On April 5, Singapore imposed a quarantine of a dormitory that houses 20, 000 migrant workers. Most of them are physical workers from no n-wealthy countries in South Asia, living in a cramped environment. In a television speech on April 10, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced concerns about "infectious diseases generated in several foreign worker dormitories" and announced the establishment of a tea m-led team led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor. 。 < SPAN> Singapore is a world leader in an early and aggressive response to COVID-19, a wide range of tests, a comprehensive tracking, a positive patient, its contact, and its contact. Forcibly and thoroughly isolation to all returned travelers succeeded in containing the virus. Singapore has also developed an inspection kit from an early January of January, and now relies on the technical skills distributed to countries in the region and the world's to p-class medical systems. However, despite the fact that the virus has been succeeded early, Singapore has been infected in the last few days, and the government has finally done unnecessary and all unnecessary and unnecessary businesses for one month from April 3rd. It was closed.
• Border closure
• On March 22, Singapore banned all shor t-term residents. Only the employer of the "indispensable field", such as medical care, is allowed to enter the country. Malaysians with Singapore's work permit will continue to work in Singapore. Singapore banned all travelers from China on January 31.
• Is it a quarantine or a blockade?
• On April 7, the government submitted a bill to enable temporary arrangements to carry out safe elections (must be held by April 14, 2021). The bill includes not only voters voting outside the constituency, but also ensuring that they can register without attending. The bill will be deliberated in the next parliament in May.
• Singapore has banned the public and private gathering of no n-household members at least until May 4th. New regulations will last up to six months, and the first offender will be imposed on a maximum of $ 7, 000, up to six months. On April 9, the National Development Minister of Lawrence threatened to close the park and sports stadium if people continued to gather outdoors.
• On April 5, Singapore imposed a quarantine of a dormitory that houses 20, 000 migrant workers. Most of them are physical workers from no n-wealthy countries in South Asia, living in a cramped environment. In a television speech on April 10, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced concerns about "infectious diseases generated in several foreign worker dormitories" and announced the establishment of a tea m-led team led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor. 。 Singapore is a world leader in early and aggressive response to COVID-19, a wide range of tests, a comprehensive tracking, a positive patient, and its return to Japan. Forced and thorough isolation against travelers succeeded in containing the virus. Singapore has also developed an inspection kit from an early January of January, and now relies on the technical skills distributed to countries in the region and the world's to p-class medical systems. However, despite the fact that the virus has been succeeded early, Singapore has been infected in the last few days, and the government has finally done unnecessary and all unnecessary and unnecessary businesses for one month from April 3rd. It was closed.
• Border closure
• On March 22, Singapore banned all shor t-term residents. Only the employer of the "indispensable field", such as medical care, is allowed to enter the country. Malaysians with Singapore's work permit will continue to work in Singapore. Singapore banned all travelers from China on January 31.
• Is it a quarantine or a blockade?

BACK TO TOP

International Aid​

• On April 7, the government submitted a bill to enable temporary arrangements to carry out safe elections (must be held by April 14, 2021). The bill includes not only voters voting outside the constituency, but also ensuring that they can register without attending. The bill will be deliberated in the next parliament in May.

International Assistance to Southeast Asia

Singapore has banned the public and private gathering of no n-household members at least until May 4th. New regulations will last up to six months, and the first offender will be imposed on a maximum of $ 7, 000, up to six months. On April 9, the National Development Minister of Lawrence threatened to close the park and sports stadium if people continued to gather outdoors.

On April 5, Singapore imposed a quarantine of a dormitory that houses 20, 000 migrant workers. Most of them are physical workers from no n-wealthy countries in South Asia, living in a cramped environment. In a television speech on April 10, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced concerns about "infectious diseases generated in several foreign worker dormitories" and announced the establishment of a tea m-led team led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor. 。

On April 3, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced that it would close all schools and unnecessary urgent workplaces to suppress the increase in pandemic second waves.

• Economic stimulation
• On April 6, Finance Minister Hen Sui Ket announced an unprecedented thre e-pr e-supporting support called the "solidar budget" following the "Unified Budget" in February. This includes a lump sum for the Singapore people, a wage assistance, and a sel f-employed rescue system. The government's response to COVID-19 was $ 41. 6 billion (Singapore dollar) in total, equivalent to about 12 % of GDP. This is the largest and most aggressive economic stimulus in Asia so far.

• On March 26, Singapore announced the 2nd economic stimulus "resilience budget" worth $ 33 billion. This package is to support the imprinted department (food service, aerial, sightseeing, etc.), sel f-employed and income payments. Singapore has been preparing for foreign currency for the second time since the global financial crisis in 2009 (about $ 1 trillion). Singapore announced for the first time on February 18, as a "unified budget" for workers and companies, for the first time a joint contribution of business expenses and a $ 4. 4 billion rescue funding through tax cuts.
• Despite the limited resources and the lively border between China, Vietnam will contain relatively wel l-contained pandemic with a quick and aggressive response, starting with early travel restrictions in late January and regional quarantine in mi d-February. Successful. The Vietnamese Communist Party has mobilized society, implements aggressive containments and monitoring strategies, and has the ability to communicate with citizens. It is supported by the network of information providers who monitor citizens and help government regulations.

Border closure and prohibition of entry:

All foreign tourists are prohibited. On March 31, the cros s-border activities of the main, vice border gates and paths in the border area of ​​Cambodia and Laos were suspended. On February 1, Vietnam banned all flights with China.

Quarantine or blockade: < SPAN> On April 3, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced that it will close all schools and unnecessary urgent workplaces to suppress the increase in pandemic second wave.

Economic stimulation

On April 6, Finance Minister Hen Sui Ket announced an unprecedented thre e-pr e-supporting support called the "solidar budget" following the "Unified Budget" in February. This includes a lump sum for the Singapore people, a wage assistance, and a sel f-employed rescue system. The government's response to COVID-19 was $ 41. 6 billion (Singapore dollar) in total, equivalent to about 12 % of GDP. This is the largest and most aggressive economic stimulus in Asia so far.

On March 26, Singapore announced the 2nd economic stimulus "resilience budget" worth $ 33 billion. This package is to support the imprinted department (food service, aerial, sightseeing, etc.), sel f-employed and income payments. Singapore has been preparing for foreign currency for the second time since the global financial crisis in 2009 (about $ 1 trillion). Singapore announced for the first time on February 18, as a "unified budget" for workers and companies, for the first time a joint contribution of business expenses and a $ 4. 4 billion rescue funding through tax cuts.

Despite the limited resources and the lively border between China, Vietnam will contain relatively wel l-contained pandemic with a quick and aggressive response, starting with early travel restrictions in late January and regional quarantine in mi d-February. Successful. The Vietnamese Communist Party has mobilized society, implements aggressive containments and monitoring strategies, and has the ability to communicate with citizens. It is supported by the network of information providers who monitor citizens and help government regulations.

BACK TO TOP

Non-government Chinese aid

Border closure and prohibition of entry:

Assistance from the United States

All foreign tourists are prohibited. On March 31, the cros s-border activities of the main, vice border gates and paths in the border area of ​​Cambodia and Laos were suspended. On February 1, Vietnam banned all flights with China.

Configinal or blockade: On April 3, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced that it will close all schools and unnecessary urgent workplaces to suppress the increase in pandemic second wave.

• Economic stimulation
• On April 6, Finance Minister Hen Sui Ket announced an unprecedented thre e-pr e-supporting support called the "solidar budget" following the "Unified Budget" in February. This includes a lump sum for the Singapore people, a wage assistance, and a sel f-employed rescue system. The government's response to COVID-19 was $ 41. 6 billion (Singapore dollar) in total, equivalent to about 12 % of GDP. This is the largest and most aggressive economic stimulus in Asia so far.
• On March 26, Singapore announced the 2nd economic stimulus "resilience budget", equivalent to $ 33 billion. This package is to support the imprinted department (food service, aerial, sightseeing, etc.), sel f-employed and income payments. Singapore has been in preparation for foreign currency for the second time since the global financial crisis in 2009 (about $ 1 trillion). Singapore announced for the first time on February 18, as a "unified budget" for workers and companies, for the first time a joint contribution of business expenses and a $ 4. 4 billion rescue funding through tax cuts.
• Despite the limited resources and the lively border between China, Vietnam will contain relatively wel l-contained pandemic with a quick and aggressive response, starting with early travel restrictions in late January and regional quarantine in mi d-February. Successful. The Vietnamese Communist Party has mobilized society, implements aggressive containments and monitoring strategies, and has the ability to communicate with citizens. It is supported by the network of information providers who monitor citizens and help government regulations.
• Border closure and prohibition of entry:
• All foreign tourists are prohibited. On March 31, the cros s-border activities of the main, vice border gates and paths in the border area of ​​Cambodia and Laos were suspended. On February 1, Vietnam banned all flights with China.
• Quarantine or blockade:
• A 15-day nationwide lockdown began on April 1. Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned and non-essential public services are suspended. People in public places are required to wear face masks. Vietnam has placed several villages with confirmed cases under total quarantine. As of the 8th, about 77, 000 people are under quarantine nationwide. From April 9, travelers to Ho Chi Minh City will be tested on arrival. Those who test positive will be quarantined in public facilities.

Economic Stimulus

• In early April, the government announced plans for a $2. 6 billion fiscal package to help those most affected by the pandemic. The new package will provide monthly cash payments until June to those who have lost their jobs (about $76 per month), poor and near-poor households (about $42 per month), and those who "served the nation during the revolution" (about $22 per month).
• On March 3, Prime Minister Phuc announced a fiscal package of $1. 16 billion from the central emergency budget. According to state media, these include tax cuts, tax payment delays, and government spending on infrastructure to maintain the 6. 8% growth target. Vietnam has suspended rice exports since March 24 to ensure national food security.
• The Sultanate has implemented drastic measures, restricting travel, imposing strict quarantine rules, and conducting mass testing. Most of the cases in Brunei are linked to a large religious event held in Malaysia at the end of February.
• Border closures and entry bans
• As of March 24, all foreign tourists will be banned from entering the country. As of March 16, nationals and foreigners in the country are barred from leaving the country. Malaysia has closed its land border with Brunei.
• Quarantine or lockdown:

As of April 6, all travelers, citizens and foreigners arriving in Brunei must undergo 14-day quarantine at designated facilities. The government has banned large gatherings, weddings, sporting events, etc., and says these restrictions will be lifted if no new cases are recorded for 28 days. Mall and shop owners were advised to limit restaurants to takeaway service and limit the number of customers allowed on their premises. On April 9, the Minister of Education announced that public and private schools would continue online classes until May 14.

• Economic Stimulus Measures:
• On April 1, the Ministry of Finance announced additional measures to support SMEs and individuals affected by pandemic. The amount is about $ 1. 7 million in the form of repayment of principal, loan repayment, and commission exemption.
• On March 19, the Brunei Financial Services Agency announced measures to reduce the financial burden of the category that was hit by a pandemic. From April 1, companies in the tourism, hospitality, air transportation, medical and food imports, and companies will be deferred for six months to repay the principal.
• Prime Minister Hun Sen, who had neglected the risk of crisis and refused to close the border for several weeks, declared an emergency on March 31 and submitted an emergency law to give the government unlimited authority. Hun Sen seems to be preparing for an early action to maintain a close relationship with China.
• Border closure and prohibition of entry

From April 10, Phnom Penh is prohibited from all movements across and state borders. This measure excludes essential services and workers. From March 30, all visa exemptions, visas, and E visas will be suspended for one month. All foreigners need to provide a medical certificate stating that there is no positive reaction of Covid 19, issued 72 hours before the date of travel, and that they have at least $ 50, 000 medical insurance. Neighboring countries closed the border with Cambodia. On March 17, Hun Sen ordered Italy, Germany, Spain, France, the United States and Iran for 30 days. The joint military exercise with hundreds of Chinese soldiers was held as scheduled.

• Quarantine or lockdown
• : As of April 1, more than 157 casinos and schools in Cambodia are closed. Human Rights Watch has recorded that 17 people have expressed their opinion on Cavidi 19 in Cambodia since late January 2020.
• From April 8 to 14 days, all immigrants are placed under quarantine. In Thailand, the imported workers have been encouraged to stay after 66 imported COVID-19, which has been imported into citizens. < SPAN> On April 1, the Ministry of Finance announced additional measures to support SMEs and individuals affected by pandemic. The amount is about $ 1. 7 million in the form of repayment of principal, loan repayment, and commission exemption.

On March 19, the Brunei Financial Services Agency announced measures to reduce the financial burden of the category that was hit by a pandemic. From April 1, companies in the tourism, hospitality, air transportation, medical and food imports, and companies will be deferred for six months to repay the principal.

• Prime Minister Hun Sen, who had neglected the risk of crisis and refused to close the border for several weeks, declared an emergency on March 31 and submitted an emergency law to give the government unlimited authority. Hun Sen seems to be preparing for an early action to maintain a close relationship with China.
• Border closure and prohibition of entry
• From April 10, Phnom Penh is prohibited from all movements across and state borders. This measure excludes essential services and workers. From March 30, all visa exemptions, visas, and E visas will be suspended for one month. All foreigners need to provide a medical certificate stating that there is no positive reaction of Covid 19, issued 72 hours before the date of travel, and that they have at least $ 50, 000 medical insurance. Neighboring countries closed the border with Cambodia. On March 17, Hun Sen ordered Italy, Germany, Spain, France, the United States and Iran for 30 days. The joint military exercise with hundreds of Chinese soldiers was held as scheduled.

What We are Reading

• Quarantine or lockdown
• : As of April 1, more than 157 casinos and schools in Cambodia are closed. Human Rights Watch has recorded that 17 people have expressed their opinion on Cavidi 19 in Cambodia since late January 2020.
• From April 8 to 14 days, all immigrants are placed under quarantine. In Thailand, the imported workers have been encouraged to stay after 66 imported COVID-19, which has been imported into citizens. On April 1, the Ministry of Finance announced additional measures to support SMEs and individuals affected by pandemic. The amount is about $ 1. 7 million in the form of repayment of principal, loan repayment, and commission exemption.
• On March 19, the Brunei Financial Services Agency announced measures to reduce the financial burden of the category that was hit by a pandemic. From April 1, companies in the tourism, hospitality, air transportation, medical and food imports, and companies will be deferred for six months to repay the principal.
• Prime Minister Hun Sen, who had neglected the risk of crisis and refused to close the border for several weeks, declared an emergency on March 31 and submitted an emergency law to give the government unlimited authority. Hun Sen seems to be preparing for an early action to maintain a close relationship with China.
• Border closure and prohibition of entry
• From April 10, Phnom Penh is prohibited from all movements across and state borders. This measure excludes essential services and workers. From March 30, all visa exemptions, visas, and E visas will be suspended for one month. All foreigners need to provide a medical certificate stating that there is no positive reaction of Covid 19, issued 72 hours before the date of travel, and that they have at least $ 50, 000 medical insurance. Neighboring countries closed the border with Cambodia. On March 17, Hun Sen ordered Italy, Germany, Spain, France, the United States and Iran for 30 days. The joint military exercise with hundreds of Chinese soldiers was held as scheduled.
• Quarantine or lockdown
• : As of April 1, more than 157 casinos and schools in Cambodia are closed. Human Rights Watch has recorded that 17 people have expressed their opinion on Cavidi 19 in Cambodia since late January 2020.
• For 14 days from April 8, all immigrants are placed under quarantine. In Thailand, the imported workers have been encouraged to stay after 66 imported COVID-19, which has been imported into citizens.
• On March 31, the government approved a draft emergency law that gives the government all powers to take "necessary measures" to contain the pandemic. In addition to imposing curfews, preventing mass gatherings, and sealing off public and private spaces, the draft law allows for monitoring of communications and control of media and social media, including prohibiting the sharing of information that may "cause alarm or fear in the public" or "cause confusion."
• Other reactions: On April 10, the Cambodian National Assembly passed the emergency law that gives Prime Minister Hun Sen broad powers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The law "aims to protect public order, security, the interests of the people, life, health, property and the environment," a spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said. Under the new law, the government will have the power to monitor communications and social media and restrict the flow of information. Brad Adams of Human Rights Watch wrote, "The Cambodian government is using the Covid-19 pandemic as an excuse to exert absolute power over every aspect of civil, political, social, and economic life.
• Economic Stimulus
• As of March 30, about $70 million (about 0. 2% of 2019 GDP) is expected in additional funding for the health sector. On March 9, Hun Sen said the government had allocated $800 million to $2 billion to address the economic impact of Covid-19. Only small and medium-sized enterprises that are "legally registered and duly verified" will benefit. 95% of Cambodia's small and medium-sized enterprises are informal businesses that are not formally registered.
• On April 2, the World Bank approved a $20 million loan to help Cambodia respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, including financing the construction of isolation and treatment centers and the purchase of medicines.
• Myanmar has a long border with China and has few Covid-19 cases, with the first case reported only on March 23. Myanmar's underdeveloped health system and lack of a strong government response highlight Myanmar's lack of preparedness to deal with a pandemic.
• Border closures and entry bans
• The northern border crossing with China is closed to all except goods and crew. India has closed its land border with Myanmar. The land border is closed to all travellers, including Myanmar nationals, until April 15. All visas on arrival have been suspended except for diplomats until the end of April. All international flights have been suspended since March 30.