Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tonight likened the sacrifice made in complying with standard operating procedures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, such as not crossing state borders and not having visitations during Hari Raya Aidiladha, as a great jihad (holy war) to save lives.

The prime minister said that although the government had enforced several restrictions set by the National Security Council (NSC), the celebrations can be joyful nonetheless.

“This means...