Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, addressed the nation live today (28 August) at 8pm and many tuned in to discover that the RMCO will be extended until 31 December. However, the Prime Minister also addressed many key points in his speech. If you couldn’t catch all of them, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know from tonight’s announcement:
- Stricter action will be taken for those involved in Covid-19 clusters (Sivagangga, Tawar, Sala, Sanglang in Perlis, and Sarawak) before the situation escalates.
- Nobody is exempted from the rules and any individual who is found flouting the law will be faced with full consequences.
- The price of compound fines will increase by twice/thrice the amount it initially costs.
- Entertainment sectors and nightclubs will remain closed due to the difficulty in maintaining social distancing.
- Foreign tourists are not allowed to enter the country to avoid imported cases.
- Sporting activities are allowed but international contestants and spectators will not be allowed to attend.
- Face masks prices might be reduced.
- The country’s borders will be tightened in order to curb the spread of the virus. The government maintains that it is mandatory for citizens who return from overseas and foreigners who enter the country to undergo the 14-day quarantine period in government quarantine stations.
- One of the approaches taken by the government to curb the Sivagangga cluster is Administrative EMCO for example like Aman Jaya, Sungai Petani.
- The Covid-19 fund arranged by NADMA will be extended till 31st December. Donations and contributions are open and will be directed towards victims in need.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Also read: Breaking: PM Muhyiddin Announces Extension of RMCO Till 31 December
