Previously the four states were under MCO set to last until March 4. Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak and Perak stay as CMCO states.

Meanwhile, he added that Melaka, Pahang, Terengganu, Sabah, Putrajaya and Labuan are now under the recovery movement control order (RMCO).

Perlis remains under an RMCO.

The various movement restrictions will last until March 18, except for Sarawak, which will last until March 15.

He said the inter-district travel ban will be lifted, except for Sabah. However, interstate travel is still prohibited nationwide.

As in the earlier round of CMCO, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will be considered one zone. Travel between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur will be allowed but not to Putrajaya, which is a RMCO zone.

This, said Ismail, was to protect the residents of Putrajaya.

Meanwhile, most economic sectors will be allowed to open, including service sectors and businesses offering beauty and health services, such as manicures, pedicures and facials.

Restaurants will also be allowed to open until 12am, unless stated otherwise by local councils.

Events and social activities, such as weddings, tahlil, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, retreats and others are also allowed effective March 5.

However, in states and federal territories under CMCO, such activities must comply with the existing standard operating procedures (SOPs), besides having a maximum attendance of 50% of the venue’s capacity.

For RMCO states, attendance is subject to the full capacity of the venue.

Other SOPs for CMCO and RMCO can be referred to on MKN’s official website.

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