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PUTRAJAYA: Trips to areas included in the conditional movement control order (MCO), including trips of “weekend spouses” whose spouses live in MCO conditional area, should only be made if necessary with permission from the police says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
But traveling from improved MCO areas is not strictly allowed, unless it is in cases of emergency or death.
On Monday, authorities recorded 310 cases of vehicles forced to reverse for violating SOPs and drivers making unacceptable excuses.
“Some were caught trying to get out of areas under improved OLS.
“Some tried to cross areas under conditional MCO without obtaining the approval of the police.
“I have said several times that if traveling to areas under conditional MCO is really necessary, one must obtain a police clearance.
“Without it, they will be stopped at roadblocks and the authorities can take action against them, including forcing travelers to return,” he said in his daily briefing.
“For married couples living separately, they need permission from the police before making the weekly trip home and they show evidence to the authorities.
“This is the same SOP that was put in place when we applied the conditional MCO nationwide in May. Husbands and wives can travel between states with the approval of the police, ”she said.
On the other hand, three more areas, two in Selangor and one in Sarawak, have been placed under improved OLS due to an increase in cases in these localities.
In Selangor, the affected areas are Flat Sungai Emas in Jalan Sungai Emas 1 and Jalan Sungai Emas 2 in Kuala Langat, with 1,300 residents, and Hentian Kajang Plaza in Hulu Langat with 7,500 residents.
In Sarawak, the enhanced MCO will apply to Kampung Haji Baki, Kuching, affecting 4,191 residents. The order will take effect from today until November 10 for all areas.
Ismail Sabri said the existing SOP for improved MCOs would apply, including prohibiting residents from leaving areas, closing schools, places of worship, and economic activities with food supplies to distribute to residents.
Regarding the partial election of Batu Sapi, the minister explained that neither the government nor the Electoral Commission (EC) had the authority to postpone the election, since the Federal Constitution stipulates that a seat must be filled within 60 days.
“We understand the concerns of the voters. They told us that even the election staff are concerned. There is no choice but to continue, ”he said.
He said the EC would present its proposed SOP for the by-elections sometime this week, which should include how to minimize contact between voters during voting.
The voting date for the Batu Sapi by-elections is December 5, while the nomination day is November 23.
The EC has already established conditions for the campaign period, including a ban on hiking and ceramah.
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