KUALA LUMPUR – The Youth and Sports Ministry announced today that all sports and recreational activities are now allowed without restrictions including vaccination status and time limit effective tomorrow.
The matter was announced through a media release on the frequently asked questions of the transition to endemic phase.
The ministry said group activities such as aerobics, Zumba, taekwondo training and the like are also allowed without any limit or maximum capacity for participation.
Spectators and supporters are allowed at sports and recreational venues according to the maximum capacity of the premises where physical distancing is not required, it said, adding that however, they are still encouraged to observe the physical distancing rule if they are not wearing face masks.
It said face masks are not compulsory in open areas and when doing sports activities indoors, but are mandatory when not doing any sporting activities in enclosed areas.
According to the ministry, scanning MySejahtera QR codes is also not required when entering sports and recreational venues, while premises are allowed to operate without time restrictions according to the licence or permit requirements.
However, it added, the management of the premises is required to check the risk status of their patrons on the MySejahtera app to ensure that individuals tagged as “high risk” (Covid-19 positive) and those required to undergo home surveillance and observation order are not allowed to enter.
Tournaments, competitions, as well as sports and recreational events at the domestic and international levels are also allowed with permission from the Sports Commissioner Office, except for small-scale events at the community level, it added.
Guidelines on the application to host such events can be accessed here, and the application can be submitted here. – Bernama, April 30, 2022
