KUALA LUMPUR – Legal firms in areas here and in Selangor placed under the enhanced movement control order are allowed to operate throughout the period with strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the permission was given after taking into account the need for legal services to support the essential services sectors, as well as for the smooth running of court and government-related matters.
“Only two employees or 20% of total manpower, whichever is higher, are allowed to work from the office and the working hours is fixed at between 9am and 1pm,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He said the law firms must also schedule appointments with clients if matters are to be dealt with face-to-face.
In addition, law firms can also apply for permission to operate through the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) 3.0 portal and the approval obtained through the CIMS during the MCO 3.0 can continue to be used.
He said details on the EMCO SOPs for this service sector are available at the National Security Council (NSC) communication platform.
At the same time, he said enforcement and monitoring will be conducted in an integrated manner by the authorities to ensure SOP compliance. – The Vibes, July 4, 2021
