KUALA LUMPUR – Employees present on office premises are now required to undergo the RTK Antigen test every two weeks.
This can be done via self-testing or at health facilities.
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) said the decision is in addition to the standard operating procedures already in place to curb Covid-19 transmission among workers.
“The current SOPs, such as physical distancing and the use of masks, are still applicable and mandatory for companies,” said the ministry in a statement today.
“The government would like to remind companies to follow the SOPs, and that action, including the issuance of compounds or the suspension of operations, may be taken for non-compliance.”
Earlier today, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that 11 economic activities are allowed to resume starting tomorrow in states under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan, subject to the SOPs.
Miti said companies have to make an official declaration on the number of employees who are fully vaccinated in the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System 3.0, after which new operating approval letters will be issued.
“This declaration is limited to the manufacturing sector. Confirmation on the vaccination rate among employees will be made through a review with the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force under the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.”
It added that periodic verification visits will be conducted by enforcement personnel on manufacturers. – Bernama, August 15, 2021
