PM: CMCO extended till June 9
The conditional movement control order (MCO) will be extended for another four weeks until June 9 as public sentiments are also in favour of it, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Prime Minister said mass movements would not be allowed although major festivals – Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kaamatan and Hari Gawai (the harvest festival in Sabah and Sarawak respectively) – fall within that period.
“On the advice of the Health Ministry, I am announcing that the conditional MCO, which will end on May 12, will be extended for another four weeks to June 9.
“This means all rules and standard operating procedures (SOP) during the conditional MCO will continue to be enforced until June 9. Any changes to the SOP or list of sectors which will be allowed to operate will be announced from time to time.“There is Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the Kaamatan Feast and Hari Gawai. I remind all of you that the ban on interstate movement stays.
“Many apologies and I beg your forgiveness, but for your safety and health, returning to your hometowns across state borders for Hari Raya purposes will not be allowed.
“When the situation improves, Malaysians can go back to their hometowns to visit their parents or relatives,” he said in a live broadcast on national television yesterday.However, he said visiting close neighbours and families in the same state would be allowed during the festivals, provided that there was a maximum of 20 people gathered at any one time.
He also stated that spouses living in separate states would be allowed to travel, as there were husbands and wives who could not meet during the conditional MCO due to work commitments.
“To those who need to cross states in Sabah and Sarawak, I urge the state governments to give them the flexibility. Applications can be made through the Gerak Malaysia app or by applying to the nearest police station,” he said.
He also said the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) was refining its SOP for congregational prayers in mosques, including Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers.
The SOP, he added, must first be finalised and presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong before it could be made public.
He said the SOP for other houses of worship such as churches and temples was also being drawn up.
On another issue, Muhyiddin said the Finance Ministry was extending the appeal period for Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) to May 31 and the public could go to the Inland Revenue Board counters from today to appeal.
He said he could not promise that all appeals would be approved, but those who qualified would get what was due.
As of today, 10.6 million people have qualified as BPN recipients involving RM11bil.
The Prime Minister also said although almost all districts in the country had been designated as green zones, the people should not be lulled into a false sense of security.“From 1,178 districts, sections, zones, sub-zones and precincts in the country, 1,112 or 94.4% have been categorised as green zones, 62 or 5.2% as yellow zones and only four or 0.34% as red zones.
“You may think you will not be infected because you are in a green zone but this virus is an unseen, silent enemy. It can strike you any time and anywhere,” he said.
The red zone category is for areas with more than 40 Covid-19 positive cases; orange zone (20-40 cases); yellow zone (one to 19 cases); and green zone (no case).
“Only four areas are red zones: Batu in Gombak, Selangor; Batu in Kuala Lumpur; Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur; and Pedas in Rembau, Negri Sembilan.
“To those living outside these areas, do not visit these places for the time being to avoid getting infected,” he said.
Muhyiddin also commended the country for ranking fourth out of 105 countries in terms of people’s satisfaction with the government’s efforts in dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak.
This achievement, he said, was reported in a study done by a research agency based in Singapore.
This will be the fourth time the government has extended the MCO. The order has been implemented in phases from March 18 to 31, April 1 to 14, April 15 to 28 and April 29 to May 12.
On May 4, the government imposed the conditional MCO, which allowed almost all economic sectors to reopen.
~The Star~
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Friday, 8 May 2020
Public transport and motorbikes can travel, too
Public transport and motorbikes can travel, too
Bukit Aman has decided to allow public transport and motorcycles to make journeys across state lines.
Federal CID director Comm Datuk Huzir Mohamed said the decision was made after assessing the current situation on the roads.
He said police observed and studied the movement on highways and federal roads yesterday and found traffic to be smooth.
Comm Huzir, however, said only public transportation and motorcyclists with approval from the authorities would be allowed to make the interstate trips.
~The Star~
Bukit Aman has decided to allow public transport and motorcycles to make journeys across state lines.
Federal CID director Comm Datuk Huzir Mohamed said the decision was made after assessing the current situation on the roads.
He said police observed and studied the movement on highways and federal roads yesterday and found traffic to be smooth.
Comm Huzir, however, said only public transportation and motorcyclists with approval from the authorities would be allowed to make the interstate trips.
~The Star~
Friday, 24 April 2020
MCO Phase 4 from April 29 to May 12
MCO Phase 4 from April 29 to May 12
The Movement Control Order (MCO), currently in its third phase, has been extended by another two weeks until May 12.
This was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a special televised broadcast today.
Muhyddin also did not rule out the possibility of another extension beyond May 12, subject to how the situation develops.
"During this period, the government will study the latest data from the Health Ministry to determine the next steps.
"I do not discount the possibility that the MCO may be extended beyond May 12, therefore you may not be able to celebrate Hari Raya in your kampung," he said.
Muhyiddin added that if cases continue to show a downward trend, the government may slightly relax MCO regulations in stages to include several sectors including the social sector.
He also said the government will also allow university students in hostels to return home.
The process to facilitate the movement of some 100,000 students, he added, will be done on the advice of the Health Ministry.
Before they are allowed to go home, all students must be healthy and do not display any Covid-19 symptoms.
"The government may consider a one-time journey for Malaysians who have gone back to their hometowns before the MCO was enforced, to return to their homes.
"As this would involve a big number of people, the government is gathering data and studying the best methods to allow this movement."
Muhyiddin said those who needed to do so would need to register online or make an appointment at the nearest police station.
The MCO was implemented by the government on March 18 as a measure to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.
On March 25, Muhyiddin announced that the first phase of the MCO, which ended on March 31, would immediately be succeeded by a second phase, lasting until April 14.
A third phase was then announced from April 15 to April 28.
~New Straits Times~
The Movement Control Order (MCO), currently in its third phase, has been extended by another two weeks until May 12.
This was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a special televised broadcast today.
Muhyddin also did not rule out the possibility of another extension beyond May 12, subject to how the situation develops.
"During this period, the government will study the latest data from the Health Ministry to determine the next steps.
"I do not discount the possibility that the MCO may be extended beyond May 12, therefore you may not be able to celebrate Hari Raya in your kampung," he said.
Muhyiddin added that if cases continue to show a downward trend, the government may slightly relax MCO regulations in stages to include several sectors including the social sector.
He also said the government will also allow university students in hostels to return home.
The process to facilitate the movement of some 100,000 students, he added, will be done on the advice of the Health Ministry.
Before they are allowed to go home, all students must be healthy and do not display any Covid-19 symptoms.
"The government may consider a one-time journey for Malaysians who have gone back to their hometowns before the MCO was enforced, to return to their homes.
"As this would involve a big number of people, the government is gathering data and studying the best methods to allow this movement."
Muhyiddin said those who needed to do so would need to register online or make an appointment at the nearest police station.
The MCO was implemented by the government on March 18 as a measure to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.
On March 25, Muhyiddin announced that the first phase of the MCO, which ended on March 31, would immediately be succeeded by a second phase, lasting until April 14.
A third phase was then announced from April 15 to April 28.
~New Straits Times~
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
MAS: All passengers must wear face masks, starting Thursday (April 23)
MAS: All passengers must wear face masks, starting Thursday (April 23)
All Malaysia Airlines passengers are now required to bring and wear their own protective masks effective April 23, 2020, at touch-points such as check-in, boarding, in the aircraft cabin, disembarkation and collection of baggage on arrival to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
This requirement applies to all passengers (excluding infant) travelling on all Malaysia Airlines’ domestic, international and charter flights, to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of each passenger and airline employee, it said in a statement here Wednesday (April 22).
Malaysia Airlines will not accept passengers that do not have/wear a face mask at the time of check-in and boarding, it stressed.
"For passengers’ own comfort, especially on long haul flights, you are advised to bring additional masks and hand sanitisers for your own use.”
Passengers are also reminded to respect the personal space of others and observe social distancing where required and to comply with other safety measures in our pre-departure and arrival processes to ensure you have a safe journey.
The safety of its passengers and staff is of utmost importance to Malaysia Airlines. - Bernama
All Malaysia Airlines passengers are now required to bring and wear their own protective masks effective April 23, 2020, at touch-points such as check-in, boarding, in the aircraft cabin, disembarkation and collection of baggage on arrival to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
This requirement applies to all passengers (excluding infant) travelling on all Malaysia Airlines’ domestic, international and charter flights, to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of each passenger and airline employee, it said in a statement here Wednesday (April 22).
Malaysia Airlines will not accept passengers that do not have/wear a face mask at the time of check-in and boarding, it stressed.
"For passengers’ own comfort, especially on long haul flights, you are advised to bring additional masks and hand sanitisers for your own use.”
Passengers are also reminded to respect the personal space of others and observe social distancing where required and to comply with other safety measures in our pre-departure and arrival processes to ensure you have a safe journey.
The safety of its passengers and staff is of utmost importance to Malaysia Airlines. - Bernama
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Taxis and e-hailing vehicles to operate from 6am to 10pm
Taxis and e-hailing vehicles to operate from 6am to 10pm
Taxi, e-hailing and delivery services will only be allowed to be on the road for specific hours daily from today during the extended movement control order (MCO), says the Transport Ministry.
“From April 1 onwards, during the MCO, taxis and e-hailing vehicles are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm.
“Delivery services are allowed to operate between 8am and 8pm, ” the ministry said in a statement yesterday.
The ministry is encouraging logistics and transportation companies involved with delivering essential goods to do so between 7pm and 7am, the most unhindered movement during the extended MCO.
It said operational hours under the MCO for stage buses, express buses, trains and their terminals continue to be limited to 6am to 10am and 5pm to 10pm as announced previously.
The statement said the restriction, covering the two-week extended MCO period, was necessary in line with the government’s efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19 infections and put the country on the path to full recovery.
“Several difficult decisions had to be made under the second phase of the MCO from April 1-14.
“For measures related to public transportation, they are aimed to further reduce person-to-person contact on buses, rail services, taxis and in e-hailing services, and break potential chains of infection on these modes of transportation, ” the statement added.
The ministry reminded passengers to adhere to regulations and social distancing practices, including reducing crowding while using public transportation during the extended MCO period.
~The Star~
Taxi, e-hailing and delivery services will only be allowed to be on the road for specific hours daily from today during the extended movement control order (MCO), says the Transport Ministry.
“From April 1 onwards, during the MCO, taxis and e-hailing vehicles are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm.
“Delivery services are allowed to operate between 8am and 8pm, ” the ministry said in a statement yesterday.
The ministry is encouraging logistics and transportation companies involved with delivering essential goods to do so between 7pm and 7am, the most unhindered movement during the extended MCO.
It said operational hours under the MCO for stage buses, express buses, trains and their terminals continue to be limited to 6am to 10am and 5pm to 10pm as announced previously.
The statement said the restriction, covering the two-week extended MCO period, was necessary in line with the government’s efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19 infections and put the country on the path to full recovery.
“Several difficult decisions had to be made under the second phase of the MCO from April 1-14.
“For measures related to public transportation, they are aimed to further reduce person-to-person contact on buses, rail services, taxis and in e-hailing services, and break potential chains of infection on these modes of transportation, ” the statement added.
The ministry reminded passengers to adhere to regulations and social distancing practices, including reducing crowding while using public transportation during the extended MCO period.
~The Star~
Monday, 30 March 2020
Monday, 23 March 2020
Penang-Langkawi ferry service suspended
Penang-Langkawi ferry service suspended
THE ferry service from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal to Langkawi will be temporarily halted from today till March 31, said Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chief executive officer Sasedharan Vasudevan.
Passenger ridership, he said, had dwindled from around 150 to only about 20 people per ferry since the movement control order (MCO) started on Wednesday.
“Operation of the two ferries will be temporarily stopped.
“The ferries run by private companies were taking about 220,000 people a year, but with the MCO, it is not profitable to operate during this period.
“People mainly visit Langkawi either for leisure or work, and presently, both are not possible since all are staying home or working from home, ” said Sasedharan.
v The scene at the port in George Town was quiet, where people usually gather near the ground transport area to board the ferries and cruise liners.
The gates leading to the main Penang Port Commission office were also locked, barring outsiders from entering the premises.
Meanwhile, the Penang International Airport was a picture of calm, with both the arrival and departure lounges being quite deserted.
Only a handful of passengers, all in masks, were waiting for domestic flights, while the electronic flight information board showed the ‘Cancelled’ sign for most of the flights.
v Major fast food outlets at the departure lounge were empty with only several people at the counters for takeaways.
~The Star~
THE ferry service from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal to Langkawi will be temporarily halted from today till March 31, said Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chief executive officer Sasedharan Vasudevan.
Passenger ridership, he said, had dwindled from around 150 to only about 20 people per ferry since the movement control order (MCO) started on Wednesday.
“Operation of the two ferries will be temporarily stopped.
“The ferries run by private companies were taking about 220,000 people a year, but with the MCO, it is not profitable to operate during this period.
“People mainly visit Langkawi either for leisure or work, and presently, both are not possible since all are staying home or working from home, ” said Sasedharan.
v The scene at the port in George Town was quiet, where people usually gather near the ground transport area to board the ferries and cruise liners.
The gates leading to the main Penang Port Commission office were also locked, barring outsiders from entering the premises.
Meanwhile, the Penang International Airport was a picture of calm, with both the arrival and departure lounges being quite deserted.
Only a handful of passengers, all in masks, were waiting for domestic flights, while the electronic flight information board showed the ‘Cancelled’ sign for most of the flights.
v Major fast food outlets at the departure lounge were empty with only several people at the counters for takeaways.
~The Star~
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