KUALA LUMPUR – The National Security Council (NSC) has released a list of don’ts for the movement control order (MCO) that begins today in Penang, Selangor, Johor, Melaka, Sabah and the Federal Territories.
Here is a list of activities that are prohibited while the order is in effect.
Interstate, inter-district travel
Residents are not allowed to cross state and districts lines in the two weeks that the MCO is in place. Those who wish to do so must get approval from police.
However, the force yesterday announced that people stuck in their hometowns who wish to return home can do so until Friday, while those who have already bought tickets are allowed to undertake travel.
Tourism
Since travelling is restricted, people are not allowed to participate in tourism activities.
Malaysians are also barred from travelling overseas, and foreigners will be prohibited from entering the country.
Entertainment activities
Among the prohibited activities are visits to nightclubs, pubs, theme parks, indoor playgrounds, cinemas, concerts and karaoke centres.
Face-to-face meetings
Given that social distancing has been an important part of the standard operating procedure since the first MCO, face-to-face meetings are also barred this time around.
“Face-to-face meetings with government and private agencies involving representatives from other agencies can be done through video.”
Seminars and expos
All seminars, courses, lectures and MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) activities are not allowed.
Parties and celebrations
All forms of parties and celebrations are prohibited. These include weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions and other social activities.
NSC has included prayer activities and religious festivals as well.
Selected economic activities
Night markets are not allowed to operate.
Other prohibited economic activities include clothing stores, self-service launderettes, eyewear stores, barbers, spas and reflexology centres.
Similarly, tuition, music, dance and other classes are not allowed.
Sports and recreation
NSC has allowed individuals to go out for a jog or to cycle, so long as there is compliance with the SOP, including social distancing.
However, competitive sporting events are barred.
Similarly, sporting activities involving mass participation – where physical distancing is impossible – are prohibited. – The Vibes, January 13, 2021
