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Lifting of interstate travel ban strikes balance between economy, public health: Tengku Zafrul

Movements in EMCO areas still restricted

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 09 Dec 2020 6:01PM

Lifting of interstate travel ban strikes balance between economy, public health: Tengku Zafrul
The government eased travel curbs nationwide on Monday. – The Vibes file pic, December 9, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR – The move to allow interstate and inter-district travel nationwide except in areas under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) was made to strike a balance between improving the economy and public health.

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the decision was made after taking into consideration economic and health factors.

“However, we are all reminded to continue complying with the standard operating procedures.

“Although there is some good news daily about vaccines, efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 through preventive measures should continue and remain a priority at this time,” he said when presenting the 32nd Laksana report on the implementation of the Prihatin, Penjana and Kita Prihatin stimulus packages today.

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob previously said the government has decided to allow movements across states and districts without the need for police permits, except for areas under the EMCO.

The move took effect on Monday. – Bernama, December 9, 2020

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