KUALA LUMPUR – Those from the logistics and transportation sector can continue to use the travel approval letters issued under the SMILE system (Sistem Maklumat Industri Logistik) dated from June 1, 2021 onwards for inspections at roadblocks.
The Transport Ministry said in a statement today that this follows the implementation of the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in several sub-districts and localities in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur from July 3-16, as well as the announcement of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
“However, the latest letter with amendments taking into account the transition from the MCO phase to the NRP can be downloaded today from the SMILE system via the website. Industry players are encouraged to download the letter,” it said.
The statement said that the loading and unloading of non-essential goods would only be allowed in non-EMCO areas (nationwide) based on existing standard operating procedures.
For areas under the EMCO, such activities are limited to warehousing companies only because they provide a network of services to ports and airports, which is clearly permitted in the SOPs for the EMCO in Selangor.
For sectors other than warehousing, loading or unloading is limited to companies named under the list of essential services of the EMCO.
It said that the warehousing sector was not subject to the operational limits of essential goods only as it provided storage and the unloading of finished goods to port.
“The warehousing sector does not involve any manufacturing activities. As such, the sector can continue to operate without restrictions on essential and non-essential goods,” it said.
The statement said the essential services permitted for the transportation and logistics sector include sea, air, and maritime transport; goods and public transport; as well as ports and airports.
Also permitted are services to ports and airports such as off dock/on dock depot, free trade zone cargo disposal, ship supplies and supply of clean water, courier/p-hailing services (delivery of goods via private and commercial vehicles), and public transport terminal services. – Bernama, July 6, 2021
