10KM Travel Limit For Phase 1 Areas Removed But You Still Can't Cross Districts & States
Exceptions will be given to those who have obtained permission from the relevant authorities.
By Sadho Ram — 21 Aug 2021, 11:23 AM — Updated about 3 years ago
10km radius limit for travel has now been removed for areas under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), according to the National Security Council's (MKN) updated COVID-19 guidelines from 20 August
While the 10km limit is no longer there, the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) still prohibit crossing district borders or interstate travel for areas under Phase 1 of NRP.
However, exceptions will be given to those who have obtained permission from the relevant authorities.
New Straits Times reported that two persons representing a household who have yet to complete their vaccination may travel to obtain essential supplies with the 10km travel limit removed.
Additionally, three people including patients are also allowed to go out for health care services.
For the fully vaccinated, the number of occupants allowed per vehicle is now up to the full seating capacity of the vehicle
The criteria for fully vaccinated individuals are: having completed 14 days after receiving the second dose of the vaccines and 28 days for single-dose vaccines.
The new SOPs came into force yesterday.
States under Phase 1 of NRP are:
- Selangor,
- Kuala Lumpur,
- Putrajaya,
- Negeri Sembilan,
- Melaka,
- Johor, and
- Kedah
Over the week, cross-district and interstate travel restrictions for certain fully vaccinated individuals in Phase 1 states were removed
Couples living apart in different states, and parents living away from their children including individuals whose movements have been approved by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the police.
