According to MMA president Dr Subramaniam Muniandy, the health ministry issued a circular two days ago which said private healthcare workers would only have to show proof of their employment to police stationed at roadblocks.

“If they are still facing issues, it can only mean these policies have not been clearly communicated to the relevant departments at ground level,” he said in a statement.

Subramaniam urged the National Security Council (MKN) to immediately address the matter to allow healthcare workers to carry out their duties.

“Many private healthcare practitioners are also involved in conducting mass screenings on-site and at times are required to cross districts. They should be given permission to proceed upon showing the police the required documents,” he added.

Previously, MKN decided that Miti would issue approvals for companies allowed to operate during the national total lockdown through its Covid-19 intelligent management system (CIMS) 3.0.

MKN’s current rules require all companies that fall under the essential services sector to register with the CIMS 3.0 if they wish to remain open for business.