NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER

The announcement of nationwide Movement Control Order (from 18^th March 2020 to 31^st March 2020) by our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin vide live telecast on 16^th March 2020, 10.00 p.m.

This Order is enforced under the Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967, and encompasses the following:

1. Complete restriction of movement and assembly nationwide, including religious activities, sports, social and cultural events. To enforce this restriction, all houses of worship and business premises are to be closed, except supermarkets, public markets, sundry shops and convenience stores selling essential goods. Specifically, for Muslims, the suspension of all religious activities in mosques and Suraus, including the Friday prayers, is in line with the decision of the Special Muzakarrah Committee that convened on the 15th of March 2020
2. A complete travel restriction for all Malaysians going overseas. For Malaysians returning home, they are required to undergo health checks and voluntary self- quarantine for a period of 14 days.
3. A complete restriction of foreign visitors and tourists into Malaysia.
4. Closure of all kindergartens, public and private schools, including day schools and residential schools, international schools, Tahfiz centres and all other institutions of learning in primary, secondary and pre-university levels.
5. Closure of all public and private institutions of higher learning nationwide, including skills training institutes.
6. Closure of all government and private premises except those involved in essential services (Water, electricity, energy, telecommunications, post, transportation, irrigation, oil, gas fuel, lubricants, broadcasting, finance, banking, health, pharmacy, fire prevention, prisons, ports, airports, security, defence, cleaning, food supply & retail).

STAY SAFE, PEEPS.

Please reminded to adhere to the following conduct during the Closure Period:-

• It is COMPULSORY for ALL STAFF to refrain going outdoors unless for essential purposes such as seeking medical attention, purchase of daily necessity items and emergency situations (fire, flood, robberies etc.)
• To observe “SOCIAL DISTANCING” at all times. Avoid close contact with another person at all times i.e, NO gatherings, NO home parties, NO handshakes, NO hugging etc.
• Always practice good hygiene such as washing hands with soap and water, wearing face masks if you are feeling unwell and/ or using hand sanitizer.
• If you or any of your family members have in contact with any COVID-19 patient, or if you or any of your family members are suspected to have contracted the COVID-19 virus, you are required to inform your Head of Department and HRA Department IMMEDIATELY.