MCO 2.0 in Malaysia

published on 12 January 2021, 11.00 a.m. | Content updated on 12 January 2021, 5.00 pm

With the number of Covid-19 cases rising at an alarming rate, the Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin has decided to put certain states under the Movement Control Order (MCO) again for 2 weeks, starting from from 12.01 am on 13th January until 26th January . A Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) will also be implemented in the different states where the cases are not as bad.

• States under MCO – Penang, Selangor, Wilayah Perseketuan (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan), Melaka, Johor, and Sabah.
• States under CMCO – Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan.
• States under RMCO – Perlis and Sarawak. 

Carsome’s  SOPs during MCO

At Carsome, your health and safety is always our top priority. That’s why we’re going above and beyond when it comes to your car-selling and buying experience. All our Inspection and Experience centers will be operating as usual during this MCO period, which is why we’re doing everything we can to keep you safe, and this includes implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO).  

1.Temperature checks upon arrival

Everyone from employees to customers, will be subject to temperature checks periodically at the entrance of all Carsome centers. Customers will be given a marker to indicate approved temperature checks.

2.Sanitizers will be provided at all Carsome centers

All surfaces (door handles, tables, chairs) are sanitized up to 6 times a day. Hand sanitizers will be made readily available at all public areas for customers. 

3. Face masks and gloves will be worn at all times

All Carsome staff are required to wear a face mask at all times and disposable gloves during inspection. Masks will be changed every 4 hours, and disposable gloves are discarded responsibly into designated bins. 

4. Contactless transaction

We’ve implemented contactless transactions throughout the inspection and ownership transfer process. This is to minimize contact whenever possible. 

5. Social distancing of 1m

All areas will be labelled accordingly with social distance of at least 1 meter. Do not sit at places marked with an “X”. 

6. Complimentary cleaning and disinfection

All touch points in your vehicle will be cleaned and disinfected by our staff before and after the inspection process. Car seat covers are used to minimize bacteria/virus transmission.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed

Here are the SOPs that need to be adhered to for the states under MCO –

i. Movement

• • • • NO interstate and inter-district travels.
      • Roadblocks will be mounted; movements limited to 10km radius to people in a vehicle.
      • Only two people per household are allowed per vehicle and are allowed to head out to purchase groceries at nearby supermarkets or grocery stores.
      • Anyone who violates these rulings will be subjected to a maximum fine of RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342)

ii. Social and Religious Activities

• • • • NO social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.
      • Only a maximum of 5 mosque/houses of worship committee members allowed at these premises.
      • Anyone who violates these rulings will be subjected to a maximum fine of RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342)

iii. Recreational Activities

• • • • Outdoor recreational activities are allowed among people within the same household.
      • No more than 2 people are allowed to jog at any one time and must keep 2m-distance at all times.
      • Cycling not allowed in groups; only one person allowed.

iv. Economic Activities

• • • • Only 5 essential economic sectors are allowed to operate: manufacturing; construction; service; trade and distribution; and plantations and commodities.
      • Only 30% of workers within a company’s management group are allowed to go in to office; employers to determine number of employees permitted in office at any one time (taking into consideration standard operating procedures compliance)
      • Non-essential services staff to work from home; employers must comply with this ruling.
      • Eateries and hawker stalls may operate but only take-aways allowed.
      • Food delivery service allowed.
      • Supermarkets, healthcare services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), banks allowed to operate with strict SOP compliance: always wear masks; use hand sanitizer frequently; observe physical distancing at all times.
      • Stay at home if there is no immediate or urgent need to head out.

v. School Activities

• • • • Candidates due to sit for SPM in 2020 and 2021 are allowed to attend school with strict SOP. The Education Ministry will detail this SOP.

Here are the SOPs that need to be adhered to for the states under CMCO –

i. Movement

• • • • No interstate travels are allowed.

ii. Social and Religious Activities

• • • • No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.
      • Religious activities are allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guidelines in determining the number of attendees allowed.\

iii. Economic Activities

• • • • Eateries and hawker stalls may operate as usual.
      • Food delivery service allowed.
      • Supermarkets, healthcare services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), banks allowed to operate with strict SOP compliance: always wear masks; use hand sanitizer frequently; observe physical distancing at all times.

Here are the SOPs that need to be adhered for the states under RMCO –

i. Movement

• • • • No interstate travels. Social gatherings allowed, provided in full compliance of the standard operating procedures.

ii. Social and Religious Activities

• • • • Social gatherings allowed, provided in full compliance of the standard operating procedures.
      • Religious activities are allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guidelines in determining the number of attendees allowed.

iii. Economic Activities

• • • • Eateries and hawker stalls may operate as usual.
      • Food delivery service allowed.
      • Supermarkets, healthcare services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), banks allowed to operate with strict SOP compliance: always wear masks; use hand sanitizer frequently; observe physical distancing at all times.

Agong Declares State of Emergency In Malaysia

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has declared a State Of Emergency in Malaysia to curb the spread of Covid-19 until the 1 of August 2021. A statement from the royal palace stated that His Majesty consents to the period of emergency implementation or until an earlier date if the number of daily Covid-19 cases can be controlled and lowered. 

As stated by the Prime Minister in a press conference earlier, this State of Emergency is not  a curfew or will be ruled under the military. It is an attempt to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, daily activities can take place as usual, parliament will be suspended and no elections of any kind can take place during the emergency period. Therefore, the people are advised to remain calm at all times. Let’s do our part in flattening the curve of Covid-19 in Malaysia by adhering to the given SOPs during this two weeks of MCO. We can do this! #CarsomeCares