Southeast Asia Covid-19 Tracker Southeast Asia Program CSIS

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 became complicated by a sudden change of government, and although it was unable to respond at the beginning, it closed borders and suspended unnecessary companies, schools and religious services.

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryMalaysia closed the border on March 16 and banned all immigrants and residents overseas.
  • Quarantine or blockade: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.
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  • Иановые сы: Three economic stimulation measures have been announced. The first of $ 4. 6 billion (20 billion Malaysian Git) announced by Mahathir's provisional Prime Minister on February 27 focuses on tourism and other sector to relieve Cobid 19. Includes 2 % of power rebates nationwide for commercial and home users and cash support schemes for workers. The other is estimated to be $ 53 billion (230 billion ringgit) announced by Muhidin Yasin on Tuesday. The package includes $ 23. 1 billion for companies and a direct payment of $ 2. 3 billion for 4 million households lo w-income households. The third preferential treatment equivalent to $ 2. 2 billion (10 billion ringgit) announced on April 6 includes wage assistance, subsidies, loans, and tax cuts for small and mediu m-sized enterprises. The total amount of the first two preferential measures is equivalent to 15. 5 % of Malaysia's GDP, equivalent to 84. 2 % of the federal government's initial budget in 2020.
  • On April 9, a consortium consisting of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronus, Huawei Malaysia and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $ 7 million (30 million ringgit) cash and equipment.

The number of determined cases in the Philippines is on the rise, reaching the top of the region with the number of new reports per day. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government denied the threat and restricted travel and sightseeing from China, but due to the sudden action of President Duterte, the entire Ruson Islands, including the Manila metropolitan area, by military and police. The blockade was laid. Duterte was given a "special temporary authority" by Congress, and has been able to implement powerful measures that can cause extreme difficulties in the vast urban areas of Manila.

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryCanceled on both domestic and international flights until April 14. Foreigners are prohibited. However, exceptions are foreign governments and international organizations, which are officially recognized by the Filipino spouse, children, and the Philippines who have been working abroad. As of April 9, more than 9. 600 overseas workers have returned since the beginning of February.
  • Isolation or lockdown < Span>: Three economic stimuli measures have been announced. The first of $ 4. 6 billion (20 billion Malaysian Git) announced by Mahathir's provisional Prime Minister on February 27 focuses on tourism and other sector to relieve Cobid 19. Includes 2 % of power rebates nationwide for commercial and home users and cash support schemes for workers. The other is estimated to be $ 53 billion (230 billion ringgit) announced by Muhidin Yasin on Tuesday. The package includes $ 23. 1 billion for companies and a direct payment of $ 2. 3 billion for 4 million households lo w-income households. The third preferential treatment equivalent to $ 2. 2 billion (10 billion ringgit) announced on April 6 includes wage assistance, subsidies, loans, and tax cuts for small and mediu m-sized enterprises. The total amount of the first two preferential measures is equivalent to 15. 5 % of Malaysia's GDP, equivalent to 84. 2 % of the federal government's initial budget in 2020.On April 9, a consortium consisting of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronus, Huawei Malaysia and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $ 7 million (30 million ringgit) cash and equipment.
  • The number of determined cases in the Philippines is on the rise, reaching the top of the region with the number of new reports per day. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government denied the threat and restricted travel and sightseeing from China, but due to the sudden action of President Duterte, the entire Ruson Islands, including the Manila metropolitan area, by military and police. The blockade was laid. Duterte was given a "special temporary authority" by Congress, and has been able to implement powerful measures that can cause extreme difficulties in the vast urban areas of Manila.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryCanceled on both domestic and international flights until April 14. Foreigners are prohibited. However, exceptions are foreign governments and international organizations, which are officially recognized by the Filipino spouse, children, and the Philippines who have been working abroad. As of April 9, more than 9. 600 overseas workers have returned since the beginning of February.
  • Isolation or lockdown: Three economic stimulation measures have been announced. The first of $ 4. 6 billion (20 billion Malaysian Git) announced by Mahathir's provisional Prime Minister on February 27 focuses on tourism and other sector to relieve Cobid 19. Includes 2 % of power rebates nationwide for commercial and home users and cash support schemes for workers. The other is estimated to be $ 53 billion (230 billion ringgit) announced by Muhidin Yasin on Tuesday. The package includes $ 23. 1 billion for companies and a direct payment of $ 2. 3 billion for 4 million households lo w-income households. The third preferential treatment equivalent to $ 2. 2 billion (10 billion ringgit) announced on April 6 includes wage assistance, subsidies, loans, and tax cuts for small and mediu m-sized enterprises. The total amount of the first two preferential measures is equivalent to 15. 5 % of Malaysia's GDP, equivalent to 84. 2 % of the federal government's initial budget in 2020.
  • On April 9, a consortium consisting of 10 Malaysian companies, including Petronus, Huawei Malaysia and Unilever Malaysia, donated about $ 7 million (30 million ringgit) cash and equipment.

The number of determined cases in the Philippines is on the rise, reaching the top of the region with the number of new reports per day. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government denied the threat and restricted travel and sightseeing from China, but due to the sudden action of President Duterte, the entire Ruson Islands, including the Manila metropolitan area, by military and police. The blockade was laid. Duterte was given a "special temporary authority" by Congress, and has been able to implement powerful measures that can cause extreme difficulties in the vast urban areas of Manila.

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryCanceled on both domestic and international flights until April 14. Foreigners are prohibited. However, exceptions are foreign governments and international organizations, which are officially recognized by the Filipino spouse, children, and the Philippines who have been working abroad. As of April 9, more than 9. 600 overseas workers have returned since the beginning of February.
  • Quarantine or blockade:On April 2, the National Cobid 19 Countermeasures Committee announced that it will start a group experiment by April 14. President Duterte announced on March 16 a ban on the night out on the main island of Luzon, where about 60 million people, including Manila, live. States and cities in the Visaya region have extended their abroad ban from April 12 to April 30. On April 8th, Cesson and Lisar were blocked. On April 1, Duterte ordered the police and the army to shoot and kill demonstrations that violated these measures. The first case of police shooting a politician who did not follow these restrictions was reported in April. Since this case, Human Rights Watch has reported examples of abuse of law targeting LGBTQ people in the execution method of public health measures.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryEconomic incentive
  • On April 7, the Duterte administration announced the $ 610 million (30. 8 billion pesos) to support local governments. This on e-time grant is equivalent to one month of the internal income of the municipalities. JP Morgan reduced the growth rate forecast of the Philippines from 2. 1 % to 0. 9 %.

On March 30, the government approved a $ 3. 9 billion social protection program. It will be paid $ 2, 000 per person who was infected with COVID-19 and $ 20, 000 for each medical worker who died of COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $ 531 million economy stimulus, including wage assistance, tourism support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced that the whole country would be "disaster status" for six months. With this declaration, the government and local governments will be able to quickly use their rescue funds. < SPAN> On April 2, the National Cobid 19 Countermeasures Committee announced that it will start a group experiment by April 14. President Duterte announced on March 16 a ban on the night out on the main island of Luzon, where about 60 million people, including Manila, live. States and cities in the Visaya region have extended their abroad ban from April 12 to April 30. On April 8th, Cesson and Lisar were blocked. On April 1, Duterte ordered the police and the army to shoot and kill demonstrations that violated these measures. The first case of police shooting a politician who did not follow these restrictions was reported in April. Since this case, Human Rights Watch has reported examples of abuse of law targeting LGBTQ people in the execution method of public health measures.

  • The Philippine Catholic Bishops Council called on pilgrims to stay home during the Holy Week and watch celebrations on television, radio and the Internet.Economic incentive
  • Isolation or lockdown < Span>: Three economic stimuli measures have been announced. The first of $ 4. 6 billion (20 billion Malaysian Git) announced by Mahathir's provisional Prime Minister on February 27 focuses on tourism and other sector to relieve Cobid 19. Includes 2 % of power rebates nationwide for commercial and home users and cash support schemes for workers. The other is estimated to be $ 53 billion (230 billion ringgit) announced by Muhidin Yasin on Tuesday. The package includes $ 23. 1 billion for companies and a direct payment of $ 2. 3 billion for 4 million households lo w-income households. The third preferential treatment equivalent to $ 2. 2 billion (10 billion ringgit) announced on April 6 includes wage assistance, subsidies, loans, and tax cuts for small and mediu m-sized enterprises. The total amount of the first two preferential measures is equivalent to 15. 5 % of Malaysia's GDP, equivalent to 84. 2 % of the federal government's initial budget in 2020.On March 30, the government approved a $ 3. 9 billion social protection program. It will be paid $ 2, 000 per person who was infected with COVID-19 and $ 20, 000 for each medical worker who died of COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $ 531 million economy stimulus, including wage assistance, tourism support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced that the whole country would be "disaster status" for six months. With this declaration, the government and local governments will be able to quickly use their rescue funds. On April 2, the National Cobid 19 Countermeasures Committee announced that it will start a group experiment by April 14. President Duterte announced on March 16 a ban on the night out on the main island of Luzon, where about 60 million people, including Manila, live. States and cities in the Visaya region have extended their abroad ban from April 12 to April 30. On April 8th, Cesson and Lisar were blocked. On April 1, Duterte ordered the police and the army to shoot and kill demonstrations that violated these measures. The first case of police shooting a politician who did not follow these restrictions was reported in April. Since this case, Human Rights Watch has reported examples of abuse of law targeting LGBTQ people in the execution method of public health measures.
  • The Philippine Catholic Bishops Council called on pilgrims to stay home during the Holy Week and watch celebrations on television, radio and the Internet.
  • Economic incentive
  • On April 7, the Duterte administration announced the $ 610 million (30. 8 billion pesos) to support local governments. This on e-time grant is equivalent to one month of the internal income of the municipalities. JP Morgan reduced the growth rate forecast of the Philippines from 2. 1 % to 0. 9 %.
  • On March 30, the government approved a $ 3. 9 billion social protection program. It will be paid $ 2, 000 per person who was infected with COVID-19 and $ 20, 000 for each medical worker who died of COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $ 531 million economy stimulus, including wage assistance, tourism support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced that the whole country would be "disaster status" for six months. With this declaration, the government and local governments will be able to quickly use their rescue funds.On March 24, President Duterte signed the Democratic Democratic Law, 11469, and granted a special provisional authority. Although the acquisition of private companies and public interest businesses was not obtained, President Duterte was caught by private hospitals and ships, resurrected the budget of the administrative government, and those who violated the quarantine order, and those who have made false information. You can be punished. 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 taken under the law to Congress every week. President Duterte will also use $ 5. 36 billion from various government agencies to relieve the possible economic recession.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryBorder closure and prohibition of entry
  • All borders were closed on March 22, and foreign tourists were banned. Thailand and Malaysian citizens are allowed to return only by air.

Configinal or blockade: < SPAN> On March 24, President Duterte signed the Law Democratic Law No. 11469 and given "special provisional authority." Although the acquisition of private companies and public interest businesses was not obtained, President Duterte was caught by private hospitals and ships, resurrected the budget of the administrative government, and those who violated the quarantine order, and those who have made false information. You can be punished. 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 taken under the law to Congress every week. President Duterte will also use $ 5. 36 billion from various government agencies to relieve the possible economic recession.

  • While Thailand is gradually returning to normal from the pure administration rule, which lasts five years, Prime Minister Playut is facing a new crisis. Inconspicuous policies about travel and quarantine, insufficient communication, and shortage of supplies highlight the government's misconduct, which cannot respond quickly and properly to the increase in Cavid 19 infected people, and criticism and dissatisfaction on Thai social media. It is spreading.Border closure and prohibition of entry
  • Quarantine or blockade:Quarantine or blockade: On March 24, President Duterte signed the Law Democratic Law No. 11469 and gained a special provisional authority. Although the acquisition of private companies and public interest businesses was not obtained, President Duterte was caught by private hospitals and ships, resurrected the budget of the administrative government, and those who violated the quarantine order, and those who have made false information. You can be punished. 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 taken under the law to Congress every week. President Duterte will also use $ 5. 36 billion from various government agencies to relieve the possible economic recession.
  • While Thailand is gradually returning to normal from the pure administration rule, which lasts five years, Prime Minister Playut is facing a new crisis. Inconspicuous policies about travel and quarantine, insufficient communication, and shortage of supplies highlight the government's misconduct, which cannot respond quickly and properly to the increase in Cavid 19 infected people, and criticism and dissatisfaction on Thai social media. It is spreading.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entry
  • All borders were closed on March 22, and foreign tourists were banned. Thailand and Malaysian citizens are allowed to return only by air.
  • Иановые сыOn April 2nd, Prime Minister Prof. announced a nationwide prohibition order from April 3, and except for medical, bank, and consumer goods handling officials. Banned. On April 10, Prime Minister Playut signed an order to correct the initial ban. New orders are allowed to work or operate outside the time of the prohibition of a ban on the time of the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on travel. The army cooperates in transportation and is fined 1. 200 US $ 1. 200 (40. 000 baht). This is followed by Prime Minister Playut's emergency declaration on March 26, which will be valid until the end of April, giving a wide range of authorities, such as restrictions on domestic travel, banning social places, and censorship of media. It is. Alcohol sales are banned in Bangkok and other regions, and Bangkok is said to have been banned from April 10 to April 20 to suppress the Thai New Year's festival known as Sonkran. The school will be closed until June 1st.
  • Financial preferential measures

On April 7, the government announced the Cabinet decision of $ 58 billion (1, 900 billion baht) for the third economic stimulus. $ 18 billion is a financial support for workers, $ 12 billion is infrastructure and labor investment, $ 15 billion is a soft loan to SMEs, and $ 12 billion is a bond dynamic stabilization fund. On April 3, the government announced a new economic stimulation plan. Although the amount was not revealed, Deputy Prime Minister Somukid Japan announced in briefing that the total package was equivalent to 10 % of Thai GDP. The Thai government approved the $ 12. 7 billion of $ 12. 7 billion, including cash benefits, softlones, and tax incentives.

  • Six Thai banks, such as Kasikon Bank and Siam Commercial Bank, announced on April 9 that it will reduce the rental interest rate. < SPAN> On April 2, Prime Minister Playut announced a nationwide prohibition order from April 3, except for medical, bank officials, and consumer property handling personnel from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am. Prohibited from going out. On April 10, Prime Minister Playut signed an order to correct the initial ban. New orders are allowed to work or operate outside the time of the prohibition of a ban on the time of the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on travel. The army cooperates in transportation and is fined 1. 200 US $ 1. 200 (40. 000 baht). This is followed by Prime Minister Playut's emergency declaration on March 26, which will be valid until the end of April, giving a wide range of authorities, such as restrictions on domestic travel, banning social places, and censorship of media. It is. Alcohol sales are banned in Bangkok and other regions, and Bangkok is said to have been banned from April 10 to April 20 to suppress the Thai New Year's festival known as Sonkran. The school will be closed until June 1st.Financial preferential measures
  • Quarantine or blockade:Six Thai banks, such as Kasikon Bank and Siam Commercial Bank, announced on April 9 that it will reduce the rental interest rate. On April 2nd, Prime Minister Prof. announced a nationwide prohibition order from April 3, and except for medical, bank, and consumer goods handling officials. Banned. On April 10, Prime Minister Playut signed an order to correct the initial ban. New orders are allowed to work or operate outside the time of the prohibition of a ban on the time of the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on the ban on travel. The army cooperates in transportation and is fined 1. 200 US $ 1. 200 (40. 000 baht). This is followed by Prime Minister Playut's emergency declaration on March 26, which will be valid until the end of April, giving a wide range of authorities, such as restrictions on domestic travel, banning social places, and censorship of media. It is. Alcohol sales are banned in Bangkok and other regions, and Bangkok is said to have been banned from April 10 to April 20 to suppress the Thai New Year's festival known as Sonkran. The school will be closed until June 1st.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryOn April 7, the government announced the Cabinet decision of $ 58 billion (1, 900 billion baht) for the third economic stimulus. $ 18 billion is a financial support for workers, $ 12 billion is infrastructure and labor investment, $ 15 billion is a soft loan to SMEs, and $ 12 billion is a bond dynamic stabilization fund. On April 3, the government announced a new economic stimulation plan. Although the amount was not revealed, Deputy Prime Minister Somukid Japan announced in briefing that the total package was equivalent to 10 % of Thai GDP. The Thai government approved the $ 12. 7 billion of $ 12. 7 billion, including cash benefits, softlones, and tax incentives.
  • Six Thai banks, such as Kasikon Bank and Siam Commercial Bank, announced on April 9 that it will reduce the rental interest rate.

COVID-19 infected people in Indonesia are increasing very rapidly, and now the area has surpassed the area due to the number of deaths due to viruses. Indonesia's response has not progressed slowly, and clicks have been announced in Jakarta and other metropolitan areas, but the guidelines are inconsistent, and the lack of sel f-examination is a problem.

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryForeign Minister Letono Marsdi said that the Indonesian government will temporarily ban the entry of all foreign tourists after the Cabinet. The land border with East Timor and all the papua ports in Papua were closed by state leaders. A person with a permanent residence permit or a temporary stay permit has an effective health certificate in English that is issued by a local health authority 7 days before departure. Then you can enter Indonesia.
  • Quarantine or blockade:On April 7, the Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putrant approved the government order to the Jakarta government with the authority to strengthen social regulations, including religious events and defens e-related activities.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryOn March 31, the government has declared an "emergency in public health", and local administrative authorities impose more severe social restrictions, such as closing schools, closing the workplace, and restrictions on religious and public rally. I can now do it. As of April 1, seven of the 34 states in Indonesia have adopted this new regulation. < SPAN> COVID-19 infected COVID-19 in Indonesia is increasing very rapidly, and now has surpassed the area due to the number of deaths due to viruses. Indonesia's response has not progressed slowly, and clicks have been announced in Jakarta and other metropolitan areas, but the guidelines are inconsistent, and the lack of sel f-examination is a problem.
  • 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. The land border with East Timor and all the papua ports in Papua were closed by state leaders. A person with a permanent residence permit or a temporary stay permit has an effective health certificate in English that is issued by a local health authority 7 days before departure. Then you can enter Indonesia.

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryOn April 7, the Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putrant approved the government order to the Jakarta government with the authority to strengthen social regulations, including religious events and defens e-related activities.
  • Isolation or lockdown < Span>: Three economic stimuli measures have been announced. The first of $ 4. 6 billion (20 billion Malaysian Git) announced by Mahathir's provisional Prime Minister on February 27 focuses on tourism and other sector to relieve Cobid 19. Includes 2 % of power rebates nationwide for commercial and home users and cash support schemes for workers. The other is estimated to be $ 53 billion (230 billion ringgit) announced by Muhidin Yasin on Tuesday. The package includes $ 23. 1 billion for companies and a direct payment of $ 2. 3 billion for 4 million households lo w-income households. The third preferential treatment equivalent to $ 2. 2 billion (10 billion ringgit) announced on April 6 includes wage assistance, subsidies, loans, and tax cuts for small and mediu m-sized enterprises. The total amount of the first two preferential measures is equivalent to 15. 5 % of Malaysia's GDP, equivalent to 84. 2 % of the federal government's initial budget in 2020.On March 31, the government has declared an "emergency in public health", and local administrative authorities impose more severe social restrictions, such as closing schools, closing the workplace, and restrictions on religious and public rally. I can now do it. As of April 1, seven of the 34 states in Indonesia have adopted this new regulation. COVID-19 infected people in Indonesia are increasing very rapidly, and now the area has surpassed the area due to the number of deaths due to viruses. Indonesia's response has not progressed slowly, and clicks have been announced in Jakarta and other metropolitan areas, but the guidelines are inconsistent, and the lack of sel f-examination is a problem.
  • 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. The land border with East Timor and all the papua ports in Papua were closed by state leaders. A person with a permanent residence permit or a temporary stay permit has an effective health certificate in English that is issued by a local health authority 7 days before departure. Then you can enter Indonesia.
  • On March 30, the government approved a $ 3. 9 billion social protection program. It will be paid $ 2, 000 per person who was infected with COVID-19 and $ 20, 000 for each medical worker who died of COVID-19. On March 16, President Duterte announced a $ 531 million economy stimulus, including wage assistance, tourism support, and social security. On March 17, the Philippine government announced that the whole country would be "disaster status" for six months. With this declaration, the government and local governments will be able to quickly use their rescue funds.On April 7, the Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putrant approved the government order to the Jakarta government with the authority to strengthen social regulations, including religious events and defens e-related activities.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryOn March 31, the government has declared an "emergency in public health", and local administrative authorities impose more severe social restrictions, such as closing schools, closing the workplace, and restrictions on religious and public rally. I can now do it. As of April 1, seven of the 34 states in Indonesia have adopted this new regulation.
  • On March 27, Jakarta was issued an emergency declaration, and recreational facilities such as bars, massage shops, restaurants, and movie theaters were closed. Shopping malls and supermarkets are open. Jakarta's office has been suspended for 14 days from March 23. On April 7, Indonesia approved Jakarta's demands for further larg e-scale restrictions.

Other response

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryFinancial incentive
  • Quarantine or blockade:On April 7, Indonesia's Central Bank Governor Perry Wargiyo announced that Indonesia will receive $ 7 billion from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The funds are allocated to the country's budget deficit and funded for pandemic. < SPAN> On March 27, Jakarta was issued an emergency declaration, and recreational facilities such as bars, massage shops, restaurants, and movie theaters were closed. Shopping malls and supermarkets are open. Jakarta's office has been suspended for 14 days from March 23. On April 7, Indonesia approved Jakarta's demands for further larg e-scale restrictions.
  • Other response
  • Border closure and prohibition of entryFinancial incentive

On March 31, President Djokowi announced the government rules (Perppu) instead of the law, and introduced an Indonesian third exploration package equivalent to about $ 24. 6 billion (405. 1 trillion rupiah). The package is 40. 5 billion USD (75 trillion lupia) for medical expenses, 60. 6 billion USD (110 trillion) for social protection, and 4. 2 billion USD (70. 1 billion Rupia) for tax incentives. On March 13, the Indonesian government announced a secondary emergency stimulation measure worth $ 8. 1 billion. This includes the income tax exemption of some of the workers in the manufacturing department and the company payment discount to the construction company. The 725 million dolla r-specific first economic stimulus, announced in February 2020, provided financial stimuli measures to support the country's tourism, aerona and real estate industry. The package also assigned $ 324 million for lo w-income households. On April 2, Indonesia announced a tax reform plan, including a tax collection from a technology company for COVID-19 rescue operations. 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 people will be deducted.

  • Border closure and prohibition of entryOther response
  • Quarantine or blockade:Financial incentive
  • Иановые сыOn April 7, Indonesia's Central Bank Governor Perry Wargiyo announced that Indonesia will receive $ 7 billion from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The funds are allocated to the country's budget deficit and funded for pandemic.
  • Singapore was leading the world with early and aggressive response to COVID-19, and large-scale tests could almost contain viruses. Integrated contact detection. He thoroughly provided a positive person, its contacters, and all return travelers. Singapore has also developed an inspection kit early in January, taking advantage of its technical skills, is now distributed to countries in the region, and has been introduced to 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.
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ASEAN Response to Covid-19

Border closure

  • On March 22, Singapore banned all shor t-term residents. Foreign people who are permitted are limited to those who have employment permits in "essential fields" such as medical care. Malaysians, who have work permit in Singapore, can continue to work in Singapore. Singapore banned all travelers from China on January 31.
  • Is it isolation or 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). These measures include not only voting outside of the polling place, but also enabling voters to register even if they are absent. The bill will be deliberated in the next House of Representatives in May.
  • Singapore has banned public gathering and private gatherings, at least until May 4th, by at least no large or small. New regulations are up to six months, and the first offender will be imprisoned for up to six months and a fine of seven months. On April 9th, Lawrence Won Development Minister threatened to close parks and sports stadiums if people continue 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 South Asian countries, which are not very rich, living in a small environment. Prime Minister Lee Shenron stated in a television speech on April 10 that he was concerned about "collective infections have occurred in some foreign worker dormitories" and established a special team led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor. We have announced that it will provide supplies, food and medical support to foreign workers in the dormitory.
  • On April 3, Lee Shenron announced that it would close all schools and no n-important workplaces to reduce the increase in pandemic second wave.
  • Economic stimulation measures
  • On April 6, Finance Minister Hen Sui Ket announced the third unified budget for the "solidarity budget" following the February "Unified Budget". This includes lum p-sum payments for the Singapore people, wage assistance, and support programs for sel f-employed people. A total of 41. 6 billion Singapore dollars (about 59. 9 billion Singapore dollars) and about 12 % of GDP. This is the largest and most aggressive economic stimulus in Asia.
  • On March 26, Singapore announced a secon d-time economic stimulus, called a resilience budget of $ 33 billion. This package is to support a seriously affected sector (bank sector or financial sector). This was the second time that Singapore has been preparing for foreign currency, and the first time in 2009, the global financial crisis. Singapore announced for the first time on February 18 that for workers and companies, a $ 4. 4 billion contribution of $ 4. 4 billion as a "unified budget" through coordination loans and tax reductions.
  • Despite the limited resources and the busy borders with China, Vietnam has been relatively wel l-contained with a quick and aggressive response, starting with early travel restrictions in late January and regional quarantine in mi d-February. 。 The Vietnamese Communist Party mobilizes society, implements aggressive containment and monitoring strategy, monitor citizens, and communicates effectively with citizens while being supported by the network of information providers who support government regulations. Demonstrated the ability to take.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entry
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International Aid​

  • Prohibition of foreign tourists, including all Vietnamese people overseas. On March 31, individual cros s-border activities were suspended at the major, small border gates and paths in the border between Cambodia and Laos. On February 1, Vietnam banned all flights with China.

International Assistance to Southeast Asia

Quarantine or blockade: < SPAN> On April 3, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced that it will close all schools and no n-important workplaces to reduce the increase in pandemic second wave.

Economic stimulation measures

On April 6, Finance Minister Hen Sui Ket announced the third unified budget for the "solidarity budget" following the February "Unified Budget". This includes lum p-sum payments for the Singapore people, wage assistance, and support programs for sel f-employed people. A total of 41. 6 billion Singapore dollars (about 59. 9 billion Singapore dollars) and about 12 % of GDP. This is the largest and most aggressive economic stimulus in Asia.

  • On March 26, Singapore announced a secon d-time economic stimulus, called a resilience budget of $ 33 billion. This package is to support a seriously affected sector (bank sector or financial sector). This was the second time that Singapore has been preparing for foreign currency, and the first time in 2009, the global financial crisis. Singapore announced for the first time on February 18 that for workers and companies, a $ 4. 4 billion contribution of $ 4. 4 billion as a "unified budget" through coordination loans and tax reductions.
  • Despite the limited resources and the busy borders with China, Vietnam has been relatively wel l-contained with a quick and aggressive response, starting with early travel restrictions in late January and regional quarantine in mi d-February. 。 The Vietnamese Communist Party mobilizes society, implements aggressive containments and monitoring strategies, monitoring citizens, supports the network of information providers who support government regulations, and effectively communicate with citizens. Demonstrated the ability to take.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entry
  • Foreign tourists, including all Vietnamese, are prohibited. On March 31, individual cros s-border activities were suspended at the major, small border gates and paths in the border between Cambodia and Laos. On February 1, Vietnam banned all flights with China.

Configinal or blockade: On April 3, Prime Minister Lee Shenron announced that it would close all schools and no n-important workplaces to reduce the increase in pandemic second wave.

Economic stimulation measures

On April 6, Finance Minister Hen Sui Ket announced the third unified budget for the "solidarity budget" following the February "Unified Budget". This includes lum p-sum payments for the Singapore people, wage assistance, and support programs for sel f-employed people. A total of 41. 6 billion Singapore dollars (about 59. 9 billion Singapore dollars) and about 12 % of GDP. This is the largest and most aggressive economic stimulus in Asia.

On March 26, Singapore announced a secon d-time economic stimulus, called a resilience budget of $ 33 billion. This package is to support a seriously affected sector (bank sector or financial sector). This was the second time that Singapore has been preparing for foreign currency, and the first time in 2009, the global financial crisis. Singapore announced for the first time on February 18 that for workers and companies, a $ 4. 4 billion contribution of $ 4. 4 billion as a "unified budget" through coordination loans and tax reductions.

Despite the limited resources and the busy borders with China, Vietnam has been relatively wel l-contained with a quick and aggressive response, starting with early travel restrictions in late January and regional quarantine in mi d-February. 。 The Vietnamese Communist Party mobilizes society, implements aggressive containment and monitoring strategy, monitor citizens, and communicates effectively with citizens while being supported by the network of information providers who support government regulations. Demonstrated the ability to take.

Border closure and prohibition of entry

Prohibition of foreign tourists, including all Vietnamese people overseas. On March 31, individual cros s-border activities were suspended at the major, small border gates and paths in the border between Cambodia and Laos. On February 1, Vietnam banned all flights with China.

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Non-government Chinese aid

Quarantine or blockade:

Assistance from the United States

The nationwide blockade for 15 days has begun from April 1st. More than 20 gatherings are banned, and unnecessary public services are stopped. People in public are required to wear face masks. Vietnam put some villages confirmed by infected people in a complete isolation. Approximately 77. 000 people have been isolated since April 8. After April 9, travelers to Ho Chi Minh City will be inspected when they arrive. Positive people are isolated into public facilities.

Economic incentive

  • In early April, the government announced a $ 2. 6 billion fiscal package plan to support the most affected pandemic. In this new package, cash is paid monthly until June, unemployed people (about $ 76 per month), poor households and poverty (about $ 42 per month), "people who provide the nation at the time of revolution" (monthly It is paid for about $ 22).
  • On March 3, Prime Minister Hook announced a $ 1. 16 billion fiscal package from the central emergency budget. According to the stat e-owned media, this package includes tax cuts, tax delays, and national infrastructure spending to maintain 6, 8 % growth goals. Vietnam has suspended rice exports since March 24 to secure national food security.
  • Sultan is implementing drastic measures to restrict travel, impose severe quarantine rules, and conduct larg e-scale inspections. Most of the infected people in Brunei are related to larg e-scale religious events held in Malaysia in late February.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entry
  • As of March 24, the entry of all foreign travelers is prohibited. From March 16, the departure of citizens and foreigners will be banned. Malaysia closed the land border with Brunei.
  • Quarantine or blockade:
  • After April 6, all travelers, citizens and foreigners arriving in Brunei must be quarantine for 14 days in the specified facilities. The government prohibits larg e-scale rally, wedding, and sporting events, and if new infected people are not recorded for 28 days, these restrictions will be lifted. Shopping centers and shopkeepers have been recommended to take them home only and limit the number of customers on the premises. On April 9, the Minister of Education announced that public and private schools will continue online classes until May 14.
  • Economic incentive

On April 1, the Ministry of Finance announced additional measures to support SMEs and individuals affected by pandemic, and about $ 1. 7 million in the form of deferral, loan repayment, and commission exemption. I climbed.

  • On March 19, the Brunei Financial Services Agency announced measures to reduce the financial burden of the category that was hit by a pandemic. Since April 1, the tourism industry, customer service, air transportation, medical care, and food import services will be delayed for six months.
  • Prime Minister Hun Sen, who had neglected the risk of crisis and refused to close border for several weeks, declared an emergency on March 31 and enacted a model emergency law that gives the government unlimited authority. It caused a rebound from a human rights organization. Perhaps his desire to maintain a close relationship with China because Hun Sen did not take action earlier.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entry
  • After April 10, all movements between the region and the state border are prohibited. All entry and exit into Phnom Penh are prohibited. 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 have a medical certificate stating that there is no positive reaction of the COVID-19 issued 72 hours before the date of travel, and a proof that they have at least $ 50. 000 medical insurance. is. Neighboring nations are closing 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 blockade
  • As of April 1, most 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.

Immigrants are isolated for 14 days from April 8th. It has been recommended that immigrant workers in Thailand will stay, as 66 imported people have been imported to COVID-19 citizens. < SPAN> On April 1st, the Ministry of Finance announced additional measures to support SMEs and individuals affected by pandemic, and approximately in the form of deferral, loan repayment, and exemption from fees. It was $ 1. 7 million.

  • On March 19, the Brunei Financial Services Agency announced measures to reduce the financial burden of the category that was hit by a pandemic. Since April 1, the tourism industry, customer service, air transportation, medical care, and food import services will be delayed for six months.
  • Prime Minister Hun Sen, who had neglected the risk of crisis and refused to close border for several weeks, declared an emergency on March 31 and enacted a model emergency law that gives the government unlimited authority. It caused a rebound from a human rights organization. Perhaps his desire to maintain a close relationship with China because Hun Sen did not take action earlier.
  • Border closure and prohibition of entry
  • After April 10, all movements between the region and the state border are prohibited. All entry and exit into Phnom Penh are prohibited. 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 have a medical certificate stating that there is no positive reaction of the COVID-19 issued 72 hours before the date of travel, and a proof that they have at least $ 50. 000 medical insurance. is. Neighboring nations are closing 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 blockade

As of April 1, most 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.

  • Immigrants are isolated for 14 days from April 8th. It has been recommended that immigrant workers in Thailand will stay, as 66 imported people have been imported to COVID-19 citizens. On April 1, the Ministry of Finance announced additional measures to support SMEs and individuals affected by pandemic, and about $ 1. 7 million in the form of deferral, loan repayment, and commission exemption. I climbed.
  • On March 19, the Brunei Financial Services Agency announced measures to reduce the financial burden of the category that was hit by a pandemic. Since April 1, the tourism industry, customer service, air transportation, medical care, and food import services will be delayed for six months.
  • Prime Minister Hun Sen, who had neglected the risk of crisis and refused to close border for several weeks, declared an emergency on March 31 and enacted a model emergency law that gives the government unlimited authority. It caused a rebound from a human rights organization. Perhaps his desire to maintain a close relationship with China because Hun Sen did not take action earlier.

Border closure and prohibition of entry

  • After April 10, all movements between the region and the state border are prohibited. All entry and exit into Phnom Penh are prohibited. 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 have a medical certificate stating that there is no positive reaction of the COVID-19 issued 72 hours before the date of travel, and a proof that they have at least $ 50. 000 medical insurance. is. Neighboring nations are closing 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 blockade
  • As of April 1, most 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.

What We are Reading

  • Immigrants are isolated for 14 days from April 8th. It has been recommended that immigrant workers in Thailand will stay, as 66 imported people have been imported to COVID-19 citizens.
  • On March 31, the government adopted the bill of emergency laws and gave the government with all the authority to take "necessary measures" to contain pandemic. In addition to measures such as issuing a ban on going out at night, preventing group gatherings, blocking public and private places, this law, including the ban on information exchange that could "give warnings and fear". It is possible to monitor telecommunications and control media and social media. Alternatively, the exchange of information that can cause "confusion" is prohibited.
  • Other response
  • On April 10, Cambodian parliament has passed an emergency law to give Hung Sen a great authority in the case of Cavid 19. According to the Spokesman of the Ministry of Justice, the law is "to protect the public order, security, national interests, life, health, property, and environment." Under the new law, the government has the authority to monitor communication and social media and limit information distribution. "The Cambodian government is trying to assert absolute power in all aspects of politics, policies, society, and economic life, with the trend of Cavid 19.
  • Economic incentive
  • As of March 30, an additional budget to the health field is expected to be about $ 70 million (about 0. 2 % of the 2019 GDP). On March 9, Hun Sen said the government has allocated $ 800 million to $ 2 billion to address Cobid 19's economic impact. Only SMEs registered and officially confirmed. " 95 % of Cambodia's small and mediu m-sized enterprises are no n-regular no n-registered companies.
  • On April 2, the World Bank approved $ 20 million loans, including the construction of isolation and treatment centers and purchasing medical supplies to support Cambodia's COVID-19 pandemic support.
  • Myanmar has a narrow border with China and the first infected person has been reported on March 23, so it seems that the number of COVID-19 infected people is due to lack of tests rather than absence of viruses. Like. The lack of development of Myanmar's medical system and the powerful government's strong response highlights Myanmar's lack of preparation for pandemic.
  • On March 31, the border closure and the entry ban < Span> The government adopted the emergency law and gave the government the authority to take "necessary measures" to contain pandemic. In addition to measures such as issuing a ban on going out at night, preventing group gatherings, blocking public and private places, this law, including the ban on information exchange that could "give warnings and fear". It is possible to monitor telecommunications and control media and social media. Alternatively, the exchange of information that can cause "confusion" is prohibited.
  • Other response
  • On April 10, Cambodian parliament has passed an emergency law to give Hung Sen a great authority in the case of Cavid 19. According to the Spokesman of the Ministry of Justice, the law is "to protect the public order, security, national interests, life, health, property, and environment." Under the new law, the government has the authority to monitor communication and social media and limit information distribution. "The Cambodian government is trying to assert absolute power in all aspects of politics, policies, society, and economic life, with the trend of Cavid 19.
  • Economic incentive
  • As of March 30, an additional budget to the health field is expected to be about $ 70 million (about 0. 2 % of the 2019 GDP). On March 9, Hun Sen said the government has allocated $ 800 million to $ 2 billion to address Cobid 19's economic impact. Only SMEs registered and officially confirmed. " 95 % of Cambodia's small and mediu m-sized enterprises are no n-regular no n-registered companies.
  • On April 2, the World Bank approved $ 20 million loans, including the construction of isolation and treatment centers and purchasing medical supplies to support Cambodia's COVID-19 pandemic support.
  • Myanmar has a narrow border with China and the first infected person has been reported on March 23, so it seems that the number of COVID-19 infected people is due to lack of tests rather than absence of viruses. Like. The lack of development of Myanmar's medical system and the powerful government's strong response highlights Myanmar's lack of preparation for pandemic.
  • On March 31, border closure and entry ban on March 31, the government adopted the emergency law draft and gave the government the authority to take "necessary measures" to contain pandemic. In addition to measures such as issuing a ban on going out at night, preventing group gatherings, blocking public and private places, this law, including the ban on information exchange that could "give warnings and fear". It is possible to monitor telecommunications and control media and social media. Alternatively, the exchange of information that can cause "confusion" is prohibited.
  • Other response
  • On April 10, Cambodian parliament has passed an emergency law to give Hung Sen a great authority in the case of Cavid 19. According to the Spokesman of the Ministry of Justice, the law is "to protect the public order, security, national interests, life, health, property, and environment." Under the new law, the government has the authority to monitor communication and social media and limit information distribution. "The Cambodian government is trying to assert absolute power in all aspects of politics, policies, society, and economic life, with the trend of Cavid 19.

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Elim Poon - Journalist, Creative Writer

Last modified: 27.08.2024

This commentary provides updates on the public health impact of Covid on Southeast Asia and the steps that governments in the region are. Southeast Asian countries have continued to see a resurgence in Covid infections in the past two weeks. Indonesia and Malaysia face a. • Tracking current events related to Southeast Asia through daily newsletters and updating the program's Covid tracker website CSIS Southeast Asia Program.

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