All Of Malaysia, Except Sarawak, Will Be Under MCO / PKP!

Malaysia has just extended the MCO / PKP lockdown across the entire country, except for Sarawak!

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

 

All Of Malaysia, Except Sarawak, Will Be Under MCO / PKP!

On 19 January 2021, Malaysia announced that all states and territories across the country will go under the much stricter MCO / PKP lockdown, except for Sarawak!

For these states and territories already under MCO / PKP, the restrictions will remain as originally announced.

• Penang : 26 January 2021
• Selangor : 26 January 2021
• Kuala Lumpur : 26 January 2021
• Putrajaya : 26 January 2021
• Labuan : 26 January 2021
• Johor : 26 January 2021
• Sabah : 26 January 2021
• Melaka : 26 January 2021
• Kelantan : 29 January 2021
• Sibu, Selangau + Kanowit in Sarawak : 29 January 2021
• Seremban and Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan : 1 February 2021

For these new states that will come under MCO / PKP 2.0, the restrictions will start from 12:01 AM on Friday, 22 January 2021 and tentatively end on 4 February 2021.

• Perlis
• Kedah
• Perak
• Pahang
• Negeri Sembilan
• Terengganu

 

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 8 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?
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