<p>Malaysia's leader has announced a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin says religious institutions, schools, businesses and government offices will be shut until March 31.</p>.<p>He says travel in and out of the country will be banned.</p>.<p>Only essential services including supermarkets, banks, gas stations and pharmacies will be allowed to stay open.</p>.<p>Malaysia reported 315 new cases in the last two days to raise its total to 553. (AP) IND IND</p>
<p>Malaysia's leader has announced a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin says religious institutions, schools, businesses and government offices will be shut until March 31.</p>.<p>He says travel in and out of the country will be banned.</p>.<p>Only essential services including supermarkets, banks, gas stations and pharmacies will be allowed to stay open.</p>.<p>Malaysia reported 315 new cases in the last two days to raise its total to 553. (AP) IND IND</p>