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KUALA LUMPUR: The conditional movement control order will be enforced in all peninsular Malaysian states except Kelantan, Perlis and Pahang from November 9 to December 6, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Chief Minister (Security) said this meant that the current conditional MCO in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Sabah, which was supposed to end tomorrow, would also be extended.
Ismail Sabri said that the special meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) decided as well, given the increase in the number of positive cases of Covid-19 in these states.
“The Ministry of Health found that there has been a significant increase in positive cases and infection rate in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Terengganu.
“Based on the advice of the ministry, the Special Meeting of the NSC has decided to impose the conditional MCO on the states involved,” he told reporters during his daily briefing yesterday.
The imposition of the conditional MCO will allow Ministry of Health officials to conduct specific tests and limit the movement of people.
The standard operating procedure (SOP) is similar to other conditional areas of the MCO, which do not include interdistrict or interstate travel, except in cases of emergency and with permission from the police, he said.
“Workers who wish to travel between districts must show their work passes and company letters.
“All educational institutions in the states are closed and only two people from each household can go out to buy what they need.
“More details about the SOP can be found on the NSC website,” said Ismail Sabri.
Meanwhile, Kelantan, Perlis and Pahang are still under the recovery MCO given the low number of positive cases in these states, he added.
“Interstate travel to and from these three states is prohibited, except in emergencies and with permission from the police.
“However, travel between districts in all three states is allowed,” he said.
For Sarawak, interstate travel from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Labuan is prohibited, except for those who have obtained permission from the police, Ismail Sabri added.
“However, interdistrict travel in Sarawak is allowed except to Kuching,” he said.
When asked about proposals to impose the improved MCO in Sabah, given the high and growing number of positive cases, Ismail Sabri said that the NSC Special Meeting is concerned that almost all areas of Sabah are red zones.
“The Ministry of Health will make its risk assessment and advise on the appropriate course of action. If a decision is made, we will announce it, ”he said.
In another matter, Ismal Sabri announced that an improved MCO has been imposed on Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK) Maahad Al-Yahyawiah in Padang Rengas, Kuala Kangsar.
He said tests conducted at the school on November 5 detected 27 positive cases of Covid-19.
Based on the advice of the Ministry of Health, the special meeting of the NSC has decided to impose the improved MCO on the school from November 8 to November 21.
“It will allow Health Ministry officials to conduct selective screenings involving 123 students and 11 staff members to prevent the spread of the virus,” he said.
Ismail Sabri also announced that the enhanced MCO at Taman Semarak and PPR Sri Balung in Tawau, which began on October 26, will end today as scheduled.
“As of November 5, the Ministry of Health has carried out 2,051 screening tests and only 13 positive cases were detected.
“The risk assessment carried out by the ministry showed a downward trend in infections and the situation is under control.
“Therefore, we have decided to finalize the enhanced MCO at the two locations on November 8 as planned,” he said.
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