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PETALING JAYA: Since the movement control order (MCO) was implemented, almost all of the country’s districts have been designated as green zones, but people should not be fooled by a false sense of security, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
These green areas, he said, were areas where there had been no positive cases of Covid-19 in the past two weeks.
“Of 1,178 districts, sections, zones, sub-zones and precincts in the country, 1,112 or 94.4% have been categorized as green zones; 62 or 5.2% have been categorized as yellow zones and only four or 0.34% are in red zones,” he said. in a speech that was broadcast live on Sunday (May 10).
Muhyiddin reminded people in green areas not to think they are safe and to start moving freely.
“You may think that it will not become infected because it is in a green zone. But let me remind you that this virus is an invisible and silent enemy. You can attack it anytime, anywhere,” he said.
The red zone category is for areas with more than 40 Covid-19 positive cases; orange zone (20-40 boxes); yellow zone (1-19 cases); and green area (without case).
Muhyiddin said there were only four areas that are red zones.
He said it was Batu in Gombak, Selangor; Batu in Kuala Lumpur; Kampung Baharu in Kuala Lumpur and Pedas in Rembau, Negri Sembilan.
“For the residents of these places, my advice is to take extra precautions when leaving the house. Practice social distancing, wear a face mask, and always wash your hands. If possible, also reduce outdoor activities.
“For those who live outside of these areas, my advice is not to visit these places at the moment. This is to prevent them from becoming infected,” he said.
During his speech, Muhyiddin also praised the country for ranking fourth in the world out of 105 countries in terms of people’s satisfaction with the government’s efforts to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak.
He said this achievement was reported in a study by a Singapore-based research agency.
Muhyiddin also reminded Malaysians that the interstate travel ban is still in effect, noting that traveling back to home cities for Hari Raya, Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) and Hari Gawai is not allowed.
He called on the Malays to remain patient, and said that he knew that the Malays were saddened that they could not return to their home cities to celebrate these festivals with their families.
“When the situation has improved, Malaysians can return to their hometowns to visit their parents or relatives,” he said during his speech in a live broadcast on Sunday (May 10).
However, Muhyiddin said traveling to visit families in the same state is allowed, with a maximum of 20 people allowed at any time.
It reminded Malaysia, however, that it should not have large gatherings or open houses.
“Each family must comply with the Ministry of Health’s standard operating procedure (SOP), such as practicing social distancing, wearing a face mask and practicing personal hygiene, such as using hand sanitizers during the holiday season,” he said.
Muhyiddin also said the government would give couples and families living in separate states some flexibility for work commitments to travel.
He said that some husbands and wives had not seen their families in two months.
“For those who need to cross states in Sabah and Sarawak, I urged state governments to allow some flexibility.
“Requests can be made through the Gerak Malaysia app or by applying to the nearest police station,” he said.
During his speech, Muhyiddin also said that the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) was refining its SOP for Muslims regarding congregational prayers at the mosque, including Friday prayers.
Muhyiddin said any announcement will only be made after the SOP has been finalized and presented to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.
Muhyiddin added that the same would apply to other houses of worship for all religions, such as Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and others.
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