JUST IN: PM Announces MCO Across Malaysia Starting 12 May Till 7 June

In a statement today, Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the Movement Control Order will be implemented across the whole country starting Wednesday (12 May) until 7 June.

Some of the SOPs for this nationwide MCO includes:

• NO interstate and inter-district travel unless for an emergency, health, work, vaccination appointments, or long-distance couples
• ALL social gatherings including weddings, seminars, and meetings are prohibited
• Sporting activities banned except for those in open areas (jogging, cycling) and social distancing must be practised
• ALL educational institutions are to be closed down. Exceptions will be given for students sitting for international exams
• Kindergartens and nurseries are allowed to operate following strict SOPs.
• Only THREE people are allowed in a car including the driver, this goes for e-hailing and taxi services as well.
• Dine-in at restaurants are not allowed at all
• Employers are required to implement WORK FROM HOME orders with only 30% of employees present in the office at any time
• Home and graveyard visitations are not allowed during Hari Raya Aidilfitri
• Non-muslim worship centres will be allowed to operate but under stricter SOPs
• Specific steps for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will be announced soon.

The SOPs which forbid interdistrict and interstate travel, as well as restrictions against sports, social and educational activities, will start on 10 May and will last till 6 June 2021, as per what was announced on 8 May by the Defence Minister, said the statement.

As for the remaining SOPs that were mentioned, they will be enforced from 12 May to 7 June.

During this period, all economic sectors are allowed to operate.

Stay tuned for more updates. Let us know what you think about this!

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