PETALING JAYA - Malaysia's firm action under its movement control order (MCO) has received praise from Japanese singer-songwriter Gackt (pic), currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, who made a comparison with his native country.

In an interview on the Chokugeki! Shinsou Sakagami programme on Fuji TV last Thursday, Gackt said the situation was more serious in Japan compared to Malaysia.