KUALA LUMPUR – Nightclubs are back in business at full capacity from Saturday onwards, with patrons being required to mask-up, except while dining, drinking and dancing.
The National Security Council (NSC) has issued a one-page guideline regarding the reopening of such premises today, more than a month after the country reopened its borders.
The 100%-capacity ruling also applies to the dance floors in nightclubs, meaning there will no longer be any restrictions on the activity.
For entry, all premises need to ensure that all workers and customers have the MySejahtera contact-tracing app installed in their smartphones, while enabling the MySJ Trace feature when in the venues.
Operators must also ensure workers and patrons were of low-risk status on the app.
“Covid-19 cases or individuals undergoing the HSO (home surveillance order) will not be allowed to enter the said premises,” the NSC said in the guidelines.
The council added that patrons must conduct Covid-19 RTK-Ag tests facilitated by medical practitioners registered with the Malaysian Medical Council whether in person or virtually, within 24 hours before they enter the premises.
Alternatively, operators can also carry out the tests on customers at the entrances to premises.
The NSC said nightclub operators must also ensure the latest test results of customers were negative, as those who did not undergo the tests in the 24-hour window would not be allowed entry.
The guideline also required operators to ensure premises had appropriate ventilation, based on guidelines set out by the Occupational Safety and Health Department. – The Vibes, May 12, 2022
