Malaysia : Existing MCO / PKP Extended To 4 February 2021!

Malaysia just extended the MCO / PKP lockdown for the remaining nine states and federal territories to 4 February 2021!

 

Malaysia : Existing MCO / PKP Extended To 4 February 2021!

On 19 January 2021, Malaysia announced that all states and territories across the country, except for Sarawak!

They now aligned the MCO for all those states and territories to 4 February 2021, extending it for these states and federal territories :

• Penang
• Selangor
• Kuala Lumpur
• Putrajaya
• Johor
• Melaka
• Kelantan
• Sabah
• Labuan

Starting 12:01 AM on Friday, 22 January 2021, all states and territories in Malaysia will be under MCO / PKP lockdown until 4 February 2021.

 

Malaysia MCO / PKP 2.0 : What Is The SOP?

MKN did not announce any special SOP for Kelantan and Sarawak, so the January 2021 MCO SOP for Malaysia should apply.

Travel

• Two (2) persons are allowed to leave each household, in the same vehicle, to purchase food and other necessities.
• Up to 3 people (including the patient) are allowed to leave each household to seek healthcare.
• Travel is limited to a radius of 10 km from your household, unless there is no supply / availability within 10 km.
• Interstate and inter-district travel are FORBIDDEN.
• Tourism is FORBIDDEN.
• Travel for emergencies like funerals are allowed with permission from the police.
• Travel because of natural disasters are allowed.
• PCA and RGL travel arrangements between Malaysia and Singapore are allowed to continue.

Food & Beverage Industry

• Restaurants, cafes, hawker stalls, roadside stalls, food courts, food trucks are allowed to open from 6 AM to 10 PM.
• No dine-in is allowed. Only takeaway, drive-through and delivery are permitted

Petrol Stations

• Operation hours : 6 AM to 10 PM.
• Petrol stations on highways and expressways allowed to operate 24 hours

Markets

• Morning and farmers’ markets : 7 AM to 2 PM
• Wholesale markets : 11 AM to 4 PM, or 12 PM to 6 PM
• Night markets and late night bazaars are FORBIDDEN

Healthcare

• Hospitals, clinics, medical labs : 24 hours
• Pharmacies : 6 AM to 8 PM
• Veterinary clinics + pet food stores : 6 AM to 8 PM

Shopping

• Supermarkets are allowed to open
• Groceries and convenience stores are allowed to open from 6 AM to 8 PM.
• Laundromats, except self-service laundromats : 6 AM to 8 PM
• Barber shops and hair saloons are FORBIDDEN.
• Optical shops and clothing stores are FORBIDDEN.

Schools + Education

• Students who will undertake major examinations like SPM, SVM, SKM, STPM, STAM, and DVM for 2020 and 2021 are allowed to attend school with strict SOP.
• Matriculation colleges are allowed to operate.
• Students in boarding schools and universities are allowed to continue hybrid studying.
• International and professional exams are allowed.
• Research activities requiring lab access in institutes of higher learning are allowed.
• Lecturers and teachers are allowed to travel to teach classes with examinations.
• Kindergartens, nurseries and day care facilities are allowed to continue operating.
• Tuition, music, dance, art, language classes are FORBIDDEN.

Recommended : MOE : All Students Study Online, Except For These Students

Sports

• Running and jogging allowed, but limited to maximum of two (2) family members
• Cycling allowed, but limited to one (1) person, up to 10 km from household.
• Group cycling is FORBIDDEN.
• Physical distance of 2 metres should be maintained
• All other sporting activities are FORBIDDEN.

Entertainment

• Night clubs and pubs are FORBIDDEN.
• Theme parks, indoor playgrounds, family karaoke and cinemas are FORBIDDEN.
• Concerts and live events are FORBIDDEN.
• Spas, reflexology centres are FORBIDDEN.

Social + Religious Activities

• Parades and religious gatherings like Thaipusam are FORBIDDEN.
• Up to 5 committee members may manage mosques and other religious houses of worship.
• Weddings, parties, engagement parties, receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday celebrations, reunions, retreats and other social events are FORBIDDEN.

Manufacturing + Business Activities

• The government has identified five (5) essential economic sectors that will be allowed to operate – manufacturing, construction, essential services, trade and distribution, as well as plantations and commodities.
• However, only 30% of the management team is allowed to be in the office.
• For unlisted sectors or non-essential services, employees are required to work from home.
• Conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) activities are FORBIDDEN.

Recommended : MITI : These Business Sectors Can Operate During MCO!

 

COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!

Here are a few simple steps to stay safe from COVID-19 :

• Avoid suspected cases or disease hotspots, like hospitals, if possible!
• Avoid public events and crowds
• Keep our hands clean with soap or hand sanitiser
• If you need to wear a surgical mask, make sure you put it on and remove it properly!

Recommended : COVID-19 : Hand Sanitiser or Soap? Which Is Better?
Recommended : Surgical Mask : How To CORRECTLY Wear + Remove!
Recommended : Grocery Shopping Safety During COVID-19
Recommended : COVID-19 Food Safety : Fruits, Vegetables, Takeouts

 

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