Posted on 12th January 2021 09:59 PM | News and Event
Following the announcement made by YAB Prime Minister on 11 January 2021, it has been declared that the country will be on the following different Movement Control Order (MCO)/Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) depending on the States starting from 13 to 26 January 2021 (extended to 4 February 2021) as a continuation effort to break the chain of COVID-19 infection.
- MCO (PKP)
- Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Federal Territories, Johor, Melaka and Sabah.
- Conditional MCO-CMCO (PKPB)
- Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan.
- Recovery MCO-RMCO (PKPP)
- Perlis and Sarawak.
It was also announced that only five (5) sectors are allowed to operate during the latest MCO that starts tomorrow. They are essential economic sectors such as:
1) manufacturing & production,
2) construction,
3) services,
4) trade & distribution,
5) plantation & commodities.
For sectors or services that are not listed as essential economic sectors, working from home (WFH) instructions will take effect. However, only 30 percent of employees within the management level are allowed to be in the office. Whilst for employees in the support group, the number of employees required at any one time will be determined by the respective employers. It was also reminded that the specified number of employees must take into account the strict compliance of SOP. Any employer who violates the SOP and causes the spread of COVID-19 infection in the workplace, strict action will be taken based on the law including closing of premises. Hence, TEEAM urges members to comply with the directives made by the Government.
Please find enclosed the following documents for your kind attention/reference click here :
- Speech by YAB PM on MCO,
- Media Release by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI),
- Media Release by the Ministry of Works (MOW),
- Media Release by the Ministry of Finance (MOF),
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by MITI,
- MITI SOP,
- MKN General SOP,
- MKN SOP for Construction Sector,
- MOT Media Statement on Consent for Logistics Companies
- FAQ by MOW for Construction Sector
Enquiries on the MCO can be directed to the National Operations Management Centre at hotline 03-8888 2010.
Stay safe & stay healthy!
