The Selangor menteri besar also stated that the main source of new COVID-19 clusters came from factories. To rectify this issue, the state government will commence the Preventing Outbreak at Ignition Site (POIS) – a screening campaign aimed to slow and prevent the spread of new infections at factories. Meanwhile, the JKNS (State Health Department) also plans to fine private clinics or hospitals that have failed to report new COVID-19 case numbers through the Public Health Laboratory information system on the same day. Sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia attributed to testing backlog With stricter policies involving MCO 2.0, such as a ban on dining in, mass gatherings, limited opening hours, and restrictions on interstate and inter-district travelling, Malaysians are doing all they can to help curb the spread of the virus. Since the reason for the high numbers have been clarified, we hope that the number of daily reported COVID-19 cases will decrease and stabilise soon.