Malaysia MCO / PKP Extended To 18 Feb 2021!

Malaysia just extended the MCO / PKP lockdown for all states and federal territories, except Sarawak to 18 February 2021!

Here is what you need to know about this new development!

 

Malaysia MCO / PKP : Extended To 18 February 2021!

On 2 February 2021, Malaysia announced that the MCO / PKP lockdown for all states and federal territories, except Sarawak, has been extended for two more weeks!

Instead of ending on 4 February 2021, the MCO / PKP lockdown will last until 18 February 2021.

 

Malaysia MCO / PKP 2.0 : What’s The SOP?

Here are the SOP for MCO / PKP in Malaysia, as released by the Malaysia National Security Council (MKN) in January 2021.

Please follow this SOP, because failure to do so could result in a compound of up to RM1,000 per offence!

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 : 4 PM until 10 PM

Healthcare

• Hospitals, clinics, medical labs : 24 hours
• Pharmacies : 6 AM to 10 PM
• Veterinary clinics + pet food stores : 6 AM to 10 PM

Shopping

• Supermarkets are allowed to open from 6 AM to 10 PM.
• Groceries and convenience stores are allowed to open from 6 AM to 10 PM.
• Laundromats, including self-service laundromats : 6 AM to 10 PM
• Barber shops and hair saloons are FORBIDDEN.
• Optical shops : 6 AM to 10 PM.
• 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 Directive On Schools In MCO, CMCO + RMCO Areas!

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 : 2021 MCO : Business Sectors Allowed By MITI

 

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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• Jaya Grocer DPulze : Multiple COVID-19 Cases!
• Village Grocer Bangsar : Closed After One COVID-19 Case!
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• Poh Huat Factories Closed With 543 COVID-19 Cases!
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• COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Through MySejahtera App
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