PETALING JAYA: Foreign crew of vessels docking at all Malaysian ports originating from India are not allowed to “sign off” (disembark upon end of contract) during the current movement control order, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The Transport Minister, however, said exceptions are made only for Malaysians who will then be quarantined for 14 days in a government-designated station under strict procedures as decided by the Health Ministry (MOH). Acknowledging public concerns with regard to standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding shipping activities at port activities, Dr Wee said he had on April 26 chaired a video conference with the Marine Department of Malaysia (JLM) and various port authorities under the ministry’s purview to relay the National Security Council’s (NSC) strategies to prevent Covid-19 variants originating in India from entering Malaysia.