Police to focus SOP compliance at business premises, public areas

PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will focus on compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) at business premises and public areas in line with the enforcement of the recovery movement control order (RMCO) which begins June 10. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at the same time (June 10) the PDRM […]

Surau at R&R, shopping complexes to reopen June 10

PUTRAJAYA: The government today decided to allow surau facility in shopping complexes and at rest and service (R&R) areas to reopen beginning tomorrow, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said reopening was subject to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and those wanting to perform prayers at these places must practice […]

Sarawak exempted

Act 342 applicable to all states, says minister   PUTRAJAYA: The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) is applicable to all states except Sarawak which has its own Act, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri said therefore, other states have no choice but to enforce […]

Compounds will be issued against SOP violators

PUTRAJAYA: Compounds will still be issued during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period which will begin this Wednesday, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the provisions under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) were still in force during the RMCO period. Ismail Sabri […]

Non-Muslim marriage registrations must be completed before July 31

PUTRAJAYA: Non-Muslims couples whose marriage registrations have been affected or delayed by the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) will have until July 31 to finalise their situation, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the couples have until the end of July to resolve the matter without having […]

No compulsory quarantine for Malaysians from abroad from June 10

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians arriving in the country from overseas will no longer be required to undergo the mandatory quarantine at quarantine centres, effective June 10, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said upon their arrival at the airport, they would undergo test swab and if found positive they would be […]

Overseas travel still not allowed

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians are still barred from travelling abroad, especially to countries considered as high risk for Covid-19 infections, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the directive also applies to Malaysian students who wish to continue their education in Indonesia, which has seen a significant rise in the number of […]

Married couples living apart allowed to travel interstate from June 1

PUTRAJAYA: Married couples who are working in different states will be allowed to travel interstate from June 1, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the matter was decided at the Special Ministerial Meeting on the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) today upon obtaining the advice of […]

Private vehicles can carry passengers according to capacity from tomorrow

PUTRAJAYA: Starting tomorrow, private vehicle drivers will be able to ferry passengers according to their respective vehicle capacity, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the passengers of the vehicle must be from the same family and same house. “For multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) the capacity is seven passengers, so starting tomorrow, they can carry the maximum […]

Don’t be afraid to return to work

PUTRAJAYA: Those who went back to their hometowns during the festive holiday should return to the city and resume work as usual instead of worrying about having to pay a compound or facing legal action, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said they must return or risk losing their jobs. “They managed […]