A Summary Of The New SOP To Take Note Of From 4 May 2020 Onwards

In Summary

Details Of The SOP

1. No gatherings and social activities

• Gatherings involving large groups of people should be avoided at all costs (e.g: going to the cinema, clubs, stadiums, bazaars, theme parks).

• Outdoor group sports (in groups of more than 10) that involved body contact are not allowed. You may however carry out sports such as cycling, jogging and golfing individually or in small groups.

• Social events and religious activities such as open houses, buka puasa events, kenduris and prayers at establishments of worships are prohibited.

2. Cross-border state travel is not allowed

• Interstate travel remains banned except for those who have to travel for work purposes or to return to their workplace.

• Cross-border state travel such as to balik kampung for the purpose of celebrating Hari Raya is prohibited.

• Those who'd like to apply for an interstate travel permit can do so on the Gerak Malaysia app or at your nearest police station before 6th May 2020. Those approved for interstate travel can do so between 7 - 10 May accordingly to the schedule provided by PDRM.

3. Please, please continue practicing social distancing

• Stay at least 1 metre (or 2 metres if you can!) from others at all times, especially when you're out and about.

4. Maintain a high level of personal hygiene

• Put on a face mask at all times (make sure you do some reading on how to put it on and take it off properly), especially when commuting to work and also in the office.

• Wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer frequently.

5. A note for employers and business owners

• Offices and businesses are highly encouraged to provide necessities such as hand sanitizers and masks for their employees, customers and clients.

• Business premises should be sanitized and cleaned frequently and consistently, at least twice a day.

• A standard protocol for keeping checks on the health condition of all employees should be put in place (e.g: daily temperature checks), and any related information about Covid-19 cases should be reported immediately to the Health Ministry.

• Training should be provided to your employees on how to observe their environment and act promptly should there be a suspected case of Covid-19 around them.

• The government advises employers to put in place flexible working arrangements to avoid crowding (e.g: scheduled shifts, allowing employees to work on alternate days).

• Public sector employees are advised to continue working from home unless their work requires them to be in the office.

6. SOP for dining out

• Eateries will be allowed to open for dine-in customers upon strict adherence of rules set by the authorities.

• Tables will have to be set at 2 metres apart from each other, with ample walking space for employees and customers in between.

• Customers can sit in groups of one, two or three depending on the size of the table.

• Social distancing must also be practiced at the payment counters (with lines drawn on the floor).

• Restaurants have to provide sufficient hand sanitisers, soap and table disinfectants.

7. The 10KM radius limit has been lifted

• The 10km radius restriction has been lifted, and Malaysians can now travel beyond 10km for work or to purchase food, essentials or seek medical attention.
• You can now get around in a private vehicle with a maximum of four family members from the same household.

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