They said EMCO had not helped in reducing the number of Covid-19 cases in the Klang Valley and even raised concerns that there may be a surge in Covid-19 cases during Hari Raya Haji (on July 20).

Thirty-four sub-districts in Selangor were placed under EMCO from July 3 to July 17 and it will be lifted as of midnight today, even as the state reports record numbers of daily cases.

User @hanifhanif8 said when the EMCO was announced early this month, there were around 6,000 infections but now new cases had shot up to more than 12,000 after a two-week lockdown.

“Please serve rakyat with logic,” he said on Twitter.

Another Twitter user, @eeying1998, asked what type of movement control order would be implemented in place of EMCO in Selangor from tomorrow.

“So, if EMCO is lifted, what is it now? MCO? RMCO? Don’t leave us hanging,” she added.

A user, @zul_ajk, said while EMCO had been lifted, this did not mean the number of Covid-19 cases had been reduced.

“A lot of people have been frustrated that EMCO didn’t work but, hey, at least the vaccination rate is increasing,” he said.

Meanwhile, @shyxmm hoped those celebrating Hari Raya Raji next Tuesday would stay put and not visit friends and relatives.

“5k cases in Selangor alone and EMCO in Selangor ends tonight, just a few days short of the Hari Raya Haji holidays.

“Don’t travel, don’t visit, stay home and celebrate at home. We really can’t have another surge in cases after next week,” he added.