MCO: You Can Now Only Travel Within 10KM Radius To Buy Food And Essential Items
The new rule comes with the extended Movement Control Order in effect until 14 April.
By May Vin Ang — 02 Apr 2020, 11:59 AM
People are now not allowed to travel beyond a 10km radius of their homes during the extended Movement Control Order (MCO) until 14 April
New Straits Times reported that this is according to a new regulation in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Regulations 2020 that was uploaded on the Attorney General's Chambers website on Tuesday, 31 March.
It specifically states that a person travelling "shall only be to a place within a radius of not more than 10km from his residence, or to a place nearest to his residence".
Under the section 'Measures Within Infected Local Areas', the new rule limits the population's movement unless they have obtained special permission or are members of essential services.
The new condition states that a person is allowed to move within the limit to purchase or deliver food, daily necessities, medicine, or dietary supplements
However, they are not allowed to be accompanied by anyone unless reasonably necessary.
According to Malay Mail, the same applies to those seeking healthcare and medical services, but it may be allowed with good reason.
For those who need to travel beyond the radius due to special reasons, they must obtain a written permission from the police officer in charge of the nearest police station to their residence.
For those travelling because of official duty or essential services, they must produce an authorisation letter from their employer when requested by the authorities.
The regulation also states that mass gatherings for religious, sports, recreational, social, or cultural purposes are still barred
According to The Star, people may, however, attend funerals with the condition that attendance be kept at a minimum.
Every citizen, permanent resident, or expatriate returning from overseas is also now required to undergo a health examination upon arrival in Malaysia before proceeding for immigration clearance at any point of entry.
The public are also responsible for disclosing any information regarding an infectious disease within their household to the nearest district health office or government health facility as soon as they become aware of its existence.
