National Recovery Plan Phase 4 SOP : 7 November Edition!

Here is the latest SOP for Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) for Malaysia!

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For Phase 1 SOP, please see National Recovery Phase 1 SOP : 3 August Edition!
For Phase 2 SOP, please see National Recovery Phase 2 SOP : 11 October Edition!
For Phase 3 SOP, please see National Recovery Phase 3 SOP : 7 November Edition!

 

National Recovery Plan Phase 4 SOP : Where Does It Apply?

This Phase 4 SOP currently applies to Labuan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Melaka, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Terengganu, Johor, Perlis, Perak, Penang, Sabah and Kedah.

 

National Recovery Plan Phase 4 SOP : 18 October Edition!

This is the latest National Recovery Plan Phase 4 SOP that was released on 18 October 2021.

Fully Vaccinated Definition

Under this SOP, you are only considered fully-vaccinated if you meet these requirements :

• For vaccines that require two doses (like the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccines), the individual must exceed 14 days after receiving the second dose.
• For vaccines that require only one dose (like the Johnson & Johnson and CanSino vaccines), the individual must exceed 28 days after receiving the second dose.

For individuals who cannot be vaccinated on medical reasons, they must produce a medical report that has been verified by a registered medical practitioner.

Overseas Travellers

• Malaysian citizens or foreigners who have homes in Malaysia (including PR and Malaysia My Second Home participants) arriving from overseas, are ALLOWED to undergo mandatory quarantine at home if they are fully vaccinated, on accepting a digital Home Surveillance Order (HSO) subject to these conditions:
  – Show proof of a valid negative RT-PCR test taken within 3 days prior to departure
  – Have a valid and complete COVID-19 vaccination certificate (depending on the type of vaccine).
  – Have no symptoms during the health screening conducted at the International entry point.
  – Have suitable accommodations to undergo quarantine
• Individuals who arrive from overseas and are not fully vaccinated, or have not been vaccinated, must undergo mandatory quarantine in a KKM-approved quarantine centre.
• The mandatory quarantine for overseas travellers is 7 days at home (if appropriate) or quarantine station for fully-vaccinated individuals, and 10 days in a quarantine station for individuals who are not fully-vaccinated.
• Travellers must conduct a self-assessment using the Home Assessment Tool (HAT) in the MySejahtera app, every day until the end of the quarantine period (7 or 10 days after arrival).
• Travellers must undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR screening test on arrival.

Monitoring For Close Contacts

• 7 day home quarantine for fully-vaccinated individuals.
• 10 day home quarantine for individuals who are not fully-vaccinated.

Test & Release (T&R) Protocol

• The pilot program for the test & release (T&R) protocol is limited to this group of low-risk travellers arriving from overseas, with strict travel plans / itinerary for official visits :
  a) National figure
  b) Minister
  c) Deputy Minister
  d) Chief Minister
  e) State EXCO member
  f) Members of Parliament
  g) Government official
• The requirements for this programme include :
  – submitting an application with supporting documents to MKN and KKM for approval
  – undergoing a PCR test 3 days before returning to Malaysia
  – undergoing a PCR test on arrival in Malaysia

General Health Protocol In Phase 4 Areas

• Licence holders and premise owners must provide MySejahtera QR code and a manual logbook to register customers.
• Hand sanitiser must be provided at the entrance, and customers must use it before entering.
• The use of MySejahtera is mandatory is areas with good Internet connectivity. The use of logbook is only allowed in areas with no Internet connectivity, or other reasonable excuse.
• Licence holders and premise owners must ensure that customers and workers check in using MySejahtera. or the manual logbook if there’s no Internet connectivity.
• Employers, employees, customers and visitors are required to check in using MySejahtera or write their names and phone numbers legibly in the logbook (if there is no Internet connectivity).
• In shopping malls, customers only need to scan their body temperatures ONCE at the mall entry point. It is not necessary to scan their body temperature at every premise in the mall.
• Those with body temperatures exceeding 37.5 degrees Celsius are NOT ALLOWED to enter.
• Malls and premise owners must ensure that only customers with Low Risk or Casual Contact Low Risk in MySejahtera are allowed to enter.
• Licence holders and premise owners must ensure that customers must maintain physical distance of at least 1 metre entering or leaving their premises.
• Individuals 18 years and below are not encouraged to be in public places and facilities.
• Premise owners and business licence holders must restrict the number of customers within their premises to ensure at least 1 metre physical distancing.
• Every premise must publicly display the limit of customers allowed inside at any one time. The use of a numbered queue system is encouraged to control the number of customers.
• All building owners must provide QR Codes for each floor / level.
• It is MANDATORY for employees, suppliers and customers to properly wear face masks while within the premise.
• There must be good VENTILATION at the premise according to ventilation and indoor air quality guidelines issued by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP).
• It is MANDATORY to wear a face mask, especially in crowded public areas, EXCEPT in these places or situations :
  a) hotel room or paid accommodation, alone or with your own family
  b) Personal working space
  c) Sporting activities and outdoor recreation
  d) Personal vehicle, alone or with your own family
  e) Indoor or outdoor public areas, when there are no other individuals
  f) While eating or drinking in public areas, when there are no other individuals (except in restaurants or other food & beverage premises)

Travel Restrictions In Phase 4 Areas

• Interstate travel is ALLOWED only for FULLY-VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS, by showing their digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate or card.
• Fully-vaccinated individuals are allowed to bring children 18 years and younger, subject to general health protocols.
• Interstate travel is FORBIDDEN in Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO / PKPD) areas.
• Interstate travel by workers are subject to worker’s pass or employer’s confirmation letter.
• Individuals who are not fully vaccinated may travel for funeral and emergencies, after getting permission from the police.
• All vehicles, whether driven by individuals, for transportation of goods or public transport, are allowed to travel at full capacity.
• Airports, ports and logistic sector are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours.

Civil Service

• 100% attendance capacity is allowed
• Civil service is subject to the current orders by the Secretary to the Government of Malaysia.

Meetings

• Face-to-face meetings and interviews are ALLOWED for fully-vaccinated individuals, at full venue capacity but with physical distancing. Updated!
• Meeting parties are ALLOWED for fully-vaccinated individuals, limited to 50% of venue capacity with physical distancing. Press conference after meeting party is ALLOWED with physical distancing and wearing of face masks. New!
• It is encouraged to conduct meetings through video conferencing.

Seminars + Trainings

• Seminars, workshops, courses, trainings and talks are allowed for fully-vaccinated individuals, at full venue capacity but with physical distancing.
• Individuals who are not fully vaccinated or unvaccinated must undergo a pre-event test using a (saliva) self-test kit, or have confirmation from a medical practitioner before attending.
• It is encouraged to undergo a COVID-19 screening test when conducting these activities. New!

Government + Private Events

• Official events by the government or private sector are allowed for fully-vaccinated individuals, at full venue capacity but with physical distancing.
• For the state of Melaka, all official government and private events are FORBIDDEN from 4 November 2021 until 27 November 2021. New!
• Individuals who are not fully vaccinated or unvaccinated must undergo a pre-event test using a (saliva) self-test kit, or have confirmation from a medical practitioner before attending.
• It is encouraged to undergo a COVID-19 screening test when conducting these activities. New!

Social Activities In Phase 4 Areas

• Feasts, festivals, weddings, engagements, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, tahlil, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, retreats and other social events are allowed for fully-vaccinated individuals, at up to 50% venue capacity and with physical distancing.
• Fully-vaccinated individuals are allowed to bring children 18 years or younger, subject to compliance with general health protocols.
• It is encouraged to undergo a COVID-19 screening test when conducting these activities. New!
• Activities, gatherings or social events related to the Melaka state elections, including election machinery launch events are FORBIDDEN from 25 October until 27 November 2021.

Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantation and Commodities

• All of these activities, and their supply chain, are allowed to operate according to their licences, except those mentioned in the Negative List.
• Must obey the National COVID-19 Testing Strategy guidelines. New!

Manufacturing, Construction, Mining and Quarrying

• Manufacturing, construction, mining and quarrying activities are ALLOWED, according to these fully vaccinatedrates :
  a) 80% to 100% : Allowed to operate at 100% worker capacity
  b) Less than 80% : Allowed to operate at 80% worker capacity only
• Workers must undergo RTK antigen tests every two weeks, at employer’s cost

Businesses Open Only To Fully Vaccinated Customers

• These businesses can only serve fully-vaccinated customers :
  1. Photographic equipment and photography shop
  2. Preloved (second hand) shop
  3. Flower and nursery shop
  4. Handicraft and souvenir shop
  5. Antique shop
  6. Games shop
  7. Carpet shop
  8. Creative content and equipment shop
  9. Outdoor equipment (including camping, fishing and other equipment)
  10. Cosmetics, skincare and perfume
  11. Tobacco shop (including vape and electronic cigarette)
  12. House and kitchen appliance shop
  13. Furniture shop
  14. Sporting goods shop
  15. Car accessories shop
  16. Car sales and distribution
  17. Clothes, fashion and accessories shop
  18. Jewellery shop
  19. Barber shop
  20. Beauty salon / center
  21. House show room
• Premise owners must ensure that customers who wish to enter MUST show their digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate or card, to prove that they are fully-vaccinated.
• Fully-vaccinated individuals are ALLOWED to bring children who are 18 years old or younger to these premises.

Dine-In In Phase 4 Areas

• Restaurant operators, including hotels, sports and recreational club houses, food shops, food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, food courts, food carts, and food kiosks are ALLOWED to offer dine-in services, subject to these conditions :
  – only accept customers who are fully-vaccinated, and asymptomatic.
  – premise owners MUST display a notice at the entrance stating that only fully-vaccinated customers who are asymptomatic are allowed in
  – only workers who are fully-vaccinated and asymptomatic are allowed to work
  – premise owners must arrange the tables with physical distancing, and ensure the premise has good ventilation.
  – dine-in is allowed with a physical distance of at least 1 metre.
• Individuals who are fully-vaccinated are ALLOWED to bring their children who are 18 years or younger to dine-in.

Markets

• All markets, except night market and weekend market, are allowed to operate according to their licence or permit subject to the local authority (PBT) with SOP compliance and monitoring by RELA or PBT.
• Wholesale markets are ALLOWED to open according to their licensed time, subject to the full vaccination of all employees, complying with the SOP and under RELA / PBT supervision.
• Night market and weekend market are allowed to operate, subject to customers proving that they are fully-vaccinated by showing their COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate or card.

Spa, Wellness Centre and Health Massage

• Spa, wellness and massage parlours are ALLOWED to operate, on the condition that both customers and operators are fully-vaccinated, from 1 October 2021 onwards.
• Employees and customers must be fully-vaccinated, not COVID-19 positive and not close contacts to positive cases, and not symptomatic.
• Walk-in is not allowed. Only customers with prior appointments are allowed.
• Employees must wear disposable gloves, face mask and face shield while at work.
• Employees must replace their disposable gloves, liners for the bed or mattress or chair, and clean all equipment including face shield before attending to each customer.
• The ventilation system must be maintained according to schedule.
• MOTAC will monitor these conditions :
  – spa operators must declare how many employees are fully-vaccinated to MOTAC before they are allowed to operate
  – SOP Self-Compliance Program, especially ventilation within the premise.
  – MOTAC will monitor compliance by conducting periodical spot checks
  – COVID-19 screening test of symptomatic employees

Education In Phase 4 Areas

• All schools and educational institutes under, or registered under, the Ministry of Education (KPM), can open for students based on KPM’s decisions.
• Primary School Reopening
  Stage 1
  a) Special needs students (MBK) in National Special Education Schools and Integrated Special Education Program can attend classes without rotation.
  b) Pre-school / private kindergarten students can attend classes without rotation.
  c) All other students will continue with online classes.
  Stage 2
  a) Special needs students (MBK) in National Special Education Schools and Integrated Special Education Program can attend classes without rotation.
  b) Pre-school / private kindergarten students can attend classes without rotation.
  c) Standard 1, 2 and 3 students can attend classes with rotation.
  d) Standard 4, 5 and 6 students will continue with online classes.
  Stage 3
  a) Special needs students (MBK) in National Special Education Schools and Integrated Special Education Program can attend classes without rotation.
  b) Pre-school / private kindergarten students can attend classes without rotation.
  c) Standard 1, 2 and 3 students can attend classes with rotation.
  d) Standard 4, 5 and 6 students can attend classes with rotation.
• Secondary School Reopening
  Stage 1
  a) Form 6 Semester 2, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Year 2 and Pre-University Program Semester 3 students in Malaysia Sports School (SSM) can attend classes without rotation.
  b) Special needs students (MBK) in National Special Education / Vocational Schools or PPKI can attend classes without rotation.
  c) Students sitting for public exams like SPM, STAM, SVM, STPM in full boarding schools can attend classes without rotation.
  d) Students sitting for international IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education) O Level, A-Level and Australia Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme can attend classes without rotation.
  e) Students sitting for public exams like SPM, STAM, SVM, STPM in day / private schools can attend classes with rotation.
  f) Students sitting for other international exams can attend classes with rotation.
  g) All other students will continue with online classes.
  Stage 2
  a) Form 6 Semester 2, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Year 2 and Pre-University Program Semester 3 students in Malaysia Sports School (SSM) can attend classes without rotation.
  b) Special needs students (MBK) in National Special Education / Vocational Schools or PPKI can attend classes without rotation.
  c) Students sitting for public exams like SPM, STAM, SVM, STPM, Form 3 and Form 4 in full boarding schools can attend classes without rotation.
  d) Students sitting for international IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education) O Level, A-Level and Australia Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme can attend classes without rotation.
  e) Students sitting for other international exams can attend classes with rotation.
  f) Students sitting for public exams like SPM, STAM, SVM, STPM, Form 3 and Form 4 in day / private schools can attend classes with rotation.
  g) Remove Class, Form 1 and Form 2 students will continue with online classes.
  Stage 3
  a) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Year 2 and Pre-University Program Semester 3 students in Malaysia Sports School (SSM) can attend classes without rotation.
  b) Special needs students (MBK) in National Special Education / Vocational Schools or PPKI can attend classes without rotation.
  c) All students in full boarding schools can attend classes without rotation.
  d) All other students, including students in private, international and expatriate schools can attend classes with rotation.
• All Matriculation College students of the 2 Semester System and 4 Semester System (Semester 3) can attend classes, while students of the 4 Semester System (Semester 1) can either attend classes or online classes.
• All Teachers Training Institute (IPG) students can return to campus in stages from 7 November 2021 for Group A states, and 8 November 2021 for Group B states.
• All face-to-face and group learning are allowed, subject to the existing SOP.
• Students are allowed to travel inter-state to attend school or other education institute with a confirmation letter from the Ministry of Education.
• Students are allowed to be accompanied by a guardian / parent while travelling to and from their school or other education institute.
• Teachers or lecturers who are involved in face-to-face classes are allowed to travel interstate, with confirmation letter from the Ministry of Education.
• Students who need to travel from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan and vice versa must comply with existing quarantine rules.
• Students are allowed to travel interstate to their hostels with confirmation letter from the Ministry of Education.
• Students staying in hostels must test themselves using the COVID-19 Self-Test Kit three times – before registering to enter, on the 6th day and on the 14th day in their hostel.
• IPG students are encouraged to test themselves using the COVID-19 Self-Test Kit a day before returning, or getting a screening test at a healthcare facility and notifying the IPG management of the results.
• Industrial training and skills training centres, including vocational college, TVET and so on are allowed to operate.
• All schools and skill training institutes other than those under KPM, tahfiz centre and other educational institutes are subject to their relevant Ministry or Agency.
• All institutes of higher learning will be open in stages to students who are fully-vaccinated.
• All learning activities in institutes of higher learning – face-to-face, in groups – are allowed for fully-vaccinated students. Hybrid learning will be conducted for students on campus, while online learning will continue for students who are unable to return to campus.
• International and professional exams, as well as research activities requiring lab access in tertiary education facilities are ALLOWED.
• Students in boarding schools or universities are ALLOWED to continue hybrid studies.
• Daycare and childcare facilities under the Welfare Department (JKM) are allowed to operate.
• Private and public kindergartens, kindergartens in private, international and expatriate schools and mind development centres are ALLOWED to operate.
• Home care or rehabilitation centres of children, the disabled (OKU), senior citizens, women and other care facilities are allowed to operate, subject to the SOP.
• The operators and employees of these kindergarten, childcare and care facilities must be fully-vaccinated.

Religion In Phase 4 Areas

• Prayer activities are ALLOWED for individuals who are fully-vaccinated, subject to the rules and SOP of the state Islamic religious authority.
• Islamic wedding ceremony (akad nikah) is ALLOWED only in the Islamic Religious Office / Department with the attendance capacity set by the State Religious Authority.
• Prayer activities are ALLOWED for individuals who are fully-vaccinated, subject to the rules and SOP of the Ministry of National Unity (KPN).
• Non-Muslim marriage registrations are allowed at the National Registration Department (JPN), houses of worship and religious associations, subject to limits set by JPN.
• Burial activities are allowed according to limits set by the State Religion Authority (Islam) or the National Unity Ministry (Non-Muslim).

Sports + Recreation In Phase 4 Areas

• All OUTDOOR sports and recreational activities with physical contact are LIMITED to fully-vaccinated individuals.
• All INDOOR sports and recreational activities, with or without physical contact, done individually or in groups, are LIMITED to fully-vaccinated individuals.
• The operation of all OUTDOOR and INDOOR sports and recreational facilities at 100% employee and customer capacity is allowed, but limited to fully-vaccinated individuals and their children who are 18 years and younger, subject to compliance with strict SOP.
• Group sports and recreational activities / training (without or without contact) are limited to fully-vaccinated individuals and their children who below 18 years old, with supervision and limited to 1,000 persons at any one time, including the coach / instructor / parents, or less.
• Sports and recreational activities or training, with or without physical touch, in groups are limited to 1,000 participants at any one time or up to venue capacity. Children below 18 years of age who are not fully vaccinated can perform these activities while accompanied or supervised by parents / guardian / coach / instructor who are fully-vaccinated. New!
• All local or international championships and competitions, with or without physical touch, must have PERMISSION from the Sports Commission Office. New!
• Mass competitions or championships, must have PERMISSION from the Sports Commission Office, and is limited to 1,000 participants at any one time for sports like triathlon, open water swimming, marathon, trail run, obstacle run and so on. Updated!
• Spectator / supporter presence at sports and recreational venues are limited to 50% of capacity or 20,000 people (whichever is lower), and limited to fully-vaccinated individuals including their fully-vaccinated children (below 18 years of age). However, children who are not fully-vaccinated are NOT allowed to enter. Updated!
• The operation of both OUTDOOR and INDOOR sports and recreational facilities are subject to the rules of the local authorities / relevant authorities.
• The entry of foreign athlete, coach, official, technical help to Malaysia are subject to the rules governing entry of foreigners into Malaysia.
• Everyone must obey the National COVID-19 Testing Strategy guidelines. New!
• Individuals who are not fully-vaccinated or unvaccinated are restricted to individual sports and recreational activities that do not involve touch, with physical distance of at least 1-3 metres performed outdoors.

Recreational Fishing

• Recreational fishing, including fishing pond, is ALLOWED for fully-vaccinated individuals.

Picnic + Camping

• Picnic and camping are ALLOWED for fully-vaccinated individuals.
• Fully vaccinated individuals are ALLOWED to bring children 18 years and younger for such activities, subject to strict SOP.

Creative Industry + Entertainment

• All creative industry practitioners who are fully-vaccinated are ALLOWED to resume these activities :
  – development and broadcast of recorded or live-streamed creative content
  – broadcast or livestream of information and entertainment
  – in-studio or outdoor filming
  – busking
  – lounge hotel performances
  – live performances like theatre, musical, music and comedy (pre-registered)
  – cinema activities

Tourism + Culture In Phase 4 Areas

• Tourism and cultural activities are ALLOWED for fully-vaccinated individuals, subject to physical distancing and venue capacity.
  – tourism attractions like beach activities, water sports, snorkelling, scuba diving, sports fishing, edutainment centre, recreational park, extreme park, adventure park, nature park, farm, aquarium, zoo and so on.
  – special interest activities like golfing, scuba diving, cycling, angling, yachting and so on.
  – ecotourism activities like bird watching, caving, mountain climbing, whitewater rafting, hiking, jungle trekking, camping and so on.
  – art, culture and heritage premises like museum, library, art gallery, art and cultural village, cultural shows and so on.
  – theme park and family entertainment centre
  – academic premises like science centre, planetarium and Petrosains.
  – tourism and cultural events.
• It is encouraged to undergo a COVID-19 screening test when conducting these activities. New!
• Fully-vaccinated individuals are ALLOWED to bring their children who are 18 years or younger, subject to general health protocols.
• Interstate tourism is allowed for fully vaccinated individuals, except to EMCO (PKPD) areas or any areas restricted by the government.
• Licensed and registered hotel and homestay are allowed for fully-vaccinated individuals.
• All other tourism and cultural activities, other than those specified in the Negative List, are allowed.

Cruise Ship

• Cruise ships are ALLOWED to operate at 50% capacity, on the condition that all crew members and passengers are fully-vaccinated.
• Pub and night club activities onboard are FORBIDDEN.
• Must obey the National COVID-19 Testing Strategy guidelines. New!

Driving School

• Driving schools are ALLOWED to operate, with the condition that all workers, teaching staff and candidates must be fully-vaccinated, with COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate or card as evidence.
• Only employees who are fully-vaccinated and asymptomatic are allowed to work.

 

National Recovery Plan Phase 4 SOP : NEGATIVE LIST

These activities are FORBIDDEN using the National Recovery Plan Recovery Phase 4 SOP.

• Night club or pub activities
• Local tourism involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia.
• Sports and recreational activities exceeding the allowed capacity.
• Championships, competitions, and matches without Sports Commission Office permission. Updated!
• All activities, gatherings or social events involving the Melaka State Elections, including the launching of election machinery from 25 October to 27 November 2021. New!
• Any activity that involves many people gathering in one place until it is hard to maintain physical distancing, and compliance with the Director General of Health’s orders.
• Any other matter that may be decided by the Government from time to time.

 

 

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