Malaysia Enters 2nd MCO for 14 days Starting from 13 January, Announced by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
Due to the spiking and worrying case of Covid-19, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, has announced the MCO 2nd phase to kick-start starting from 13 January onwards and this will be on going for 14 days. Where this lockdown in the capital Kuala Lumpur and five states as the case are having high numbers now.
With this new lockdown, all interstate travels will be barred during this 2 week of lockdown and also five essential sectors will be allowed to continue under strict regulation.
::: MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (MCO) :::
STATES: Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Johor, and Sabah
DURATION: 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26
- Restrictions:
•No interstate and interdistrict travels.
•No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.
•Roadblocks will be mounted; movements limited to 10km radius to people in a vehicle.
•Only two people per household allowed to head out to purchase groceries at nearby supermarkets or grocery stores.
•Only two people allowed per vehicle
•Anyone who violates these rulings will be subjected to a maximum fine of RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342)
•Only 5 essential economic sectors allowed to operate: manufacturing; construction; service; trade and distribution; and plantations and commodities.
•Only 30 per cent of workers within a company’s management group are allowed to go in to office; employers to determine number of employees permitted in office at any one time (taking into consideration standard operating procedures compliance)
•Ensure total adherence to SOP, observe physical distancing at all times.
•Non-essential services staff to work from home; employers must comply with this ruling.
•Eateries and hawker stalls may operate but only take-aways allowed.
•Food delivery serviced allowed.
•Supermarkets, healthcare services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), banks allowed to operate with strict SOP compliance: always wear masks ; use hand sanitisers frequently; observe physical distancing at all times.
•Stay at home if there is no immediate or urgent need to head out.
STUDENTS: Candidates due to sit for SPM in 2020 and 2021 are allowed to attend school with strict SOP. Education Ministry will detail this SOP.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: Only a maximum of 5 mosque/houses of worship committee members allowed at these premises.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
•Outdoor recreational activities allowed among people within same household.
•Individuals must keep 2m-distance at all times.
•No more than 2 people allowed to jog at any one time.
•Cycling not allowed in groups; only one person allowed.
::: CONDITIONAL MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (CMCO) :::
STATES: Pahang, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan
DURATION: 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26
- Restrictions:
•No interstate travels.
•No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: Allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide an appropriate guideline in determining the number of attendees allowed.
::: RECOVERY MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (RMCO) :::
STATES: Perlis and Sarawak
DURATIONS: 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26
- Restrictions:
•No interstate travels. Social gatherings allowed, provided in full compliance of the standard operating procedures.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: Allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guideline in determining the number of attendees allowed.
