Full List Of EMCO SOP For Affected Areas In KL & Selangor

Eunis Ong

Last updated 21 Mar 2024

EMCO Announced For Selected Selangor & KL Districts

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on 1 July that a large part of Selangor will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from 3 - 16 July 2021. The EMCO will affect all districts in Selangor with the exception of Sabak Bernam as well as several localities in KL for at least 2 weeks.

According to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, the decision was made after a discussion involving a risk assessment by the Health Ministry as well as suggestions by various agencies following the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in Klang Valley over the past few weeks.

[Update] EMCO Lifted In Selangor Districts

[Update, 17 July] It was announced that the EMCO previously implemented in 8 districts in Selangor will be lifted from 17 July (Saturday) onwards. The SOPs in these areas will revert to the Phase 1 FMCO SOPs. Here are some confirmed SOPs in affected districts:

Selangor districts that will revert to the Phase 1 FMCO include areas in Hulu Langat, Gombak, Petaling, Sepang, Klang, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, and Hulu Selangor.
Two people per household are now allowed to head out for the purchase of essentials.
A maximum of three people can travel in one vehicle for emergency purposes.
The number of people on taxis and e-hailing vehicles will still be limited to two including the driver (only one passenger allowed, passenger has to sit in the back seat).
Travel is still restricted to a 10km radius from the point of residence.
Interdistrict and interstate travel remains banned.
Most businesses can now operate from 8AM - 8PM (including supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies).
F&B outlets such as restaurants can now operate from 6AM - 10PM but dine-in remains banned (only takeaways, food delivery, and drive-thru services will be permitted).
More businesses are allowed to reopen as of 17 July, this includes pet shops, optical shops, hardware stores, car workshops, stationery shops, laundromats, computer repair and sales shops, and more.
Jogging and non-contact sports are now allowed to be done alone in open areas (around one's housing area, between 7AM - 8PM). Cycling remains prohibited during Phase 1 of FMCO.
Social activities such as face-to-face meetings, group gatherings, celebrations, and more remain banned.

[Updated] Complete List Of Official Nationwide MCO SOP 2021

States across Malaysia will be placed back on MCO following a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide. Take note of this list of newly announced SOPs.

EMCO SOP To Take Note Of

With the implementation of the EMCO, residents are subject to stringent SOP - here are some of the EMCO SOP that has been mentioned so far (still applies for areas in KL that are still under EMCO):

Roads in areas affected will be closed and guarded by police.
Mobile roadblocks and 'snap checks' will be installed in EMCO areas - barbed wire fencing and barriers will be installed in selected districts.
Residents are not allowed to leave their homes except for emergency purposes or to purchase necessities.
Only one person from each home is allowed to head out to buy basic necessities within a 10km radius of their homes.
Up to three people (including the patient) may cross state and district borders to seek healthcare, medical care, or head for COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
No movement outside the residential area is allowed after 8PM with the exception of emergency cases or with permission from PDRM.
Only essential services (e.g: restaurants, grocery stores, daily necessities stores) are allowed to operate from 8AM - 8PM.
All sports, social, recreational, and cultural activities are strictly disallowed.
Targeted screening tests will be conducted by the Health Ministry in selected affected areas.
Public transportation (e.g: LRT, trains, buses) are allowed to operate at 50% capacity.
Capacity of e-hailing vehicles and taxis is limited to two per vehicle including the driver (only one passenger allowed).
All educational institutions will be closed during EMCO period.
Civil servants and workforce in essential services are limited to 20% (60% for the private sector) while civil servants and workforce in non-essential services are required to work from home.

EMCO Business Opening Hours

Restaurants & Eateries: 8AM - 8PM
Petrol Stations: 6AM - 8PM
Petrol Stations (highways): 24 hours
Groceries, Convenience Stores: 8AM - 8PM
Pharmacies, Vets, Pet Shops: 8AM - 8PM
Wholesale Markets: 12AM - 6AM

Areas In Selangor & KL Placed Under EMCO

Kuala Lumpur: PPR Sri Semarak, PPR Batu Muda, Flat Seksyen 2 Wangsa Maju, Flat Seksyen 1 Wangsa Maju, Kampung Padang Balang, Taman Koperasi Polis, Flat Sri Sabah, Kampung Puah, PPR Kampung Baru Air Panas, Flat Desa Pandan, Kampung Batu Muda, PPR Kerinchi, Bandar Baru Sentul, Taman Ikan Emas

While this is a tough decision for many, we hope the EMCO helps bring down the cases soon. Stay safe everyone!

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