Malaysia reports 69 new coronavirus cases and 2 new deaths

A soldier and a police officer stand guard at an entrance of the red zone under enhanced lockdown, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian health officials reported 69 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the lowest daily increase since the government imposed curbs on movement and business on March 18, taking the cumulative total to 5,251 cases.

The health ministry also reported 2 new deaths, bringing the total fatalities to 86.

(Reporting by Joseph Sipalan; Editing by Toby Chopra)