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Malaysia extends COVID-19 movement control orders
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Malaysia extends COVID-19 movement control orders
An official uses a telescope to perform "rukyah", the sighting of the new moon for the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Putrajaya on Apr 12, 2021. ( Photo: Mohd Rasfan/AFP)
12 Apr 2021 09:47PM
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12 Apr 2021 09:50PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on Monday (Apr 12) that movement control orders (MCOs) would be extended across the country, Bernama reported.
The states of Johor, Kelantan, Penang and Selangor as well as Kuala Lumpur will remain under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) from Apr 15 to 28, while Sarawak will continue to be placed under the CMCO from Apr 13 to 26.

Latest April 2021 SOPs for Malaysia's CMCO and RMCO in designated states
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Published: 01 April 2021
New updates in these SOPs include information on attendance capacity at workplaces, Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaar operating hours, safe distancing protocols, and more.
Malaysia's extended Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO/PKPB) and Recovery MCO (RMCO/PKPP) in designated states take effect today, for the next two weeks (1-14 April 2021).
In line with this, the National Security Council (MKN) has released an 
updated set of SOPs that need to be followed in this period. New updates in these SOPs include information on attendance capacity at workplaces, Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaar operating hours, safe distancing protocols, and more.

Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 06:23 PM MYT
BY SHAHRIN AIZAT NOORSHAHRIZAM
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said that the National Security Council (NSC) have decided to allow 100 per cent capacity for the private sector effective April 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said that the National Security Council (NSC) have decided to allow 100 per cent capacity for the private sector effective April 1 in conditional movement control order (CMCO) areas.
However, he said the Public Service Department (PSD) will decide on the capacity for the public sector. 

Tuesday, 16 Mar 2021 11:32 PM MYT
File picture shows people visiting the cemetery to burn prayer papers and place food in front of the family’s graveyard as a sign of respect in conjunction with the Qing Ming festival, March 31, 2019, in George Town. — Bernama pic
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PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Cheng Beng or Qing Ming festival at cemeteries and columbariums that will be celebrated by the Chinese community on April 4 was approved today.
The National Unity Ministry (KPN), said in a statement today, that the SOPs will apply 14 days before the actual festival date, which is March 20 to April 4, and 14 days after, from April 5 to 18, throughout the duration of the Movement Control Order (MCO), Conditional MCO (CMCO) and Recovery MCO (RMCO).

Malaysia extends CMCO in Selangor, KL, Johor, Penang and Kelantan till 31 March 2021
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Published: 17 March 2021
Meanwhile, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan and Perak will move from the CMCO to a Recovery MCO (RMCO) for the same period; and the RMCO in Putrajaya, Melaka, Pahang and more will be extended till 31 March. 
Malaysia has extended the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO/PKPB) in Selangor, KL, Johor, Penang and Kelantan by two weeks, starting from 19 March (Friday) till 31 March 2021 (Wednesday). 
Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said: "Selangor still remains under CMCO because most of the localities are still classified as red zones… all districts in Kuala Lumpur are also still red zones with an average 103 cases reported every day.

Travel between Kuala Lumpur and Selangor is now allowed, but movement to other areas under the CMCO is still not permitted. More updates here.

More Malaysians are opting for last-minute holidays during this uncertain time. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star
Malaysian travellers are among the top three in the region to go on spontaneous and last-minute trips during these uncertain pandemic period, according to a digital travel platform.
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand – according to search data from Agoda – are the top three Asia Pacific markets to embrace the thrill of the impromptu travel experience searching for same day check-ins.
These markets are followed by travellers from Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, India, the Philippines, South Korea and Singapore.
“There’s a growing group of travellers choosing last-minute adventures – couch dwellers who might make spontaneous decisions to either watch a show or book a staycation for the thrill of it, ” said Agoda regional director Enric Casals.

PUTRAJAYA: (Bernama) - The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Qing Ming festival at cemeteries and columbariums on April 4 was approved on Tuesday (March 16).

IPOH: The Ipoh district police will investigate a claim that an assistant cook in Kampung Rapat here was wrongfully slapped with the RM10,000 fine for breaching the conditional movement control order.
Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said the Kampung Rapat police station officer had lodged a report on the matter after the claim went viral on social media.
ACP A. Asmadi said the police were made aware of the claim that was brought up by social activist Kuan Chee Heng on his Facebook account.
"The post was also shared on Datuk Seri Najib Razak's Facebook page, which has received public attention.

KUALA LUMPUR: The call made by the country's top cop for police personnel to properly conduct roadblock duties, is timely, says Johor police chief.

KUCHING: The conditional movement control order in Sarawak will be extended for a further two weeks from March 16 to 29, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said.
He said at the state disaster management committee briefing here on Friday (March 12) that the decision was made because the number of positive cases in the state was still high.
With 173 new cases reported on Friday, the state's tally now stands at 12,051.
In other Covid-19-related developments, Uggah said an outbreak among family members in Sri Aman led to a new cluster involving a secondary school.
He said the Jalan Main Bazaar cluster was one of three new community clusters identified in the state on Friday.

IPOH: Traders at tourist spots in Perak are hoping that interstate travel for tourism will be allowed in states under the conditional movement control order as well.
Trader Allen Ho said it was very confusing for everyone when people could travel to some states but not to others.
“The government should either allow all tourism spots to open or close them totally.
“Now I am hoping that Perak will also be under the recovery MCO soon, so that people will be able to visit, and we traders will have business as well, ” said Ho, who sells clothes here at Panglima Lane, popularly known as Concubine Lane.

A HIKING trail and a stadium, which is popular among brisk walkers and joggers, in Klang have been reopened with the announcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO).

Greater freedom of movement comes with lifting of MCO on Friday.

MELAKA: Close to 50% of tourism players in the historic state have wound up, based on the number of membership renewals with the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for this year.
MATTA Melaka Chapter chairman Goh Hock Gin said only about 40 of 80 tourism players had renewed their memberships for 2021, indicating that half the industry is no longer in business.
“This is a sad state of affairs for the tourism industry and we need the state government to look into our plight, ” he said in an interview on Monday (Feb 22).
Goh said most of those still active had also not resumed operations because interstate and interdistrict travel are still not allowed during the conditional movement control order.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): All rest and service areas (R&R) along PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS)-operated highways in states that have been placed under the conditional movement control order will now be opened until midnight.

PETALING JAYA: States under the conditional and recovery movement control orders will be allowed to resume tourism, culture and arts activities, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Defence Minister said this means that attractions such as nature parks, museums and outdoor theme parks can welcome visitors and audiences once more but with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place.
Attractions in states under the conditional MCO can only accommodate visitors up to 50% of the usual capacity while tourist and cultural attractions in Perlis, which is the only state under the recovery MCO, can have more visitors as long as physical distancing is practised.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — All restaurants nationwide are allowed to seat more than two people per table for dine-in meals, effective tomorrow, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today. He said this applies to all states, regardless of whether they are currently under a movement...

KUALA LUMPUR: The police will continue carrying out all of its 550 roadblocks nationwide despite the lifting of the 10km radius travel limit.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will maintain all 550 roadblocks nationwide despite the relaxing of the 10km radius rule on travel.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Tomorrow marks a year since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country with the first case involving three Chinese nationals who entered Malaysia via Johor from Singapore on January 20, 2020. During the first wave, the majority of Covid-19 cases were imported and did...

Updated 2021 SOPs for MCO in Sabah, new CMCO in Sarawak
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Published: 18 January 2021
Sarawak will undergo a round of CMCO starting today (18 January), up till 31 January 2021 following an increase in COVID-19 cases. This will apply to all districts except the Sibu division.
Malaysia's National Security Council has released a set of SOPs for the Movement Control Order (MCO, or PKP) in Sabah, as well as SOPs for the Conditional MCO (CMCO, or PKPB), dated 17 January 2021. These include details on essential services, instructions on meetings and MICE-related activities, and more, shared below.
Extract 1: SOPs on the MCO in Sabah
Applicable to: The entire State of Sabah, except in localities where the Enhanced MCO (EMCO, or PKPD) is still enforced. 

Wednesday, 06 Jan 2021 07:55 AM MYT
BY LEE KHANG YI
Mix the curry laksa together with the 'sambal' to get a bright orange hue and a slightly sweet tasting broth — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
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SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 — Hankering for curry laksa? Give this relatively unknown stall at Bandar Pinggiran Subang a try. It's definitely off the beaten path but a trip here yields two great finds within the same area.
Your drive here will be rewarded with a light, slightly sweet tasting curry laksa served with fried