Pm Announces May 4 Reopening Of Most Businesses Social Activities

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CORONAVIRUS | As the country looks to revitalise the economy after over a month under a partial shutdown, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today announced the reopening of the majority of businesses and social activities from May 4
However, the conditional movement control order (MCO) does not include businesses, operations, or any activities and events that would entail large gatherings, body contact and inability to maintain social distancing
In a live address for Labour Day, the prime minister said the permission to reopen activities were based on strict rules and regulations, as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Businesses and activities not permitted include religious activities and mass prayers including gathering at places of worship, open houses, Ramadan bazaars, entertainment outlets, concerts as well as indoor and stadium sports
Muhyiddin added that all schools, including institutions of higher learning, will also not be allowed to reopen for the time being
Muhyiddin said the list will be revised from time to time, depending on the latest developments on efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic
“There are several categories of industries and businesses which are still not allowed to operate, as it involves gatherings and physical contact where social distancing would be hard to enforce
“This includes cinemas, karaoke centres, reflexology centres, recreational centres, night clubs, theme parks, Ramadhan bazaars, sales carnivals as well as conferences and exhibitions,” he said,He added that sports activities which involve gatherings, physical contacts and other activities which pose infection risks will also not be permitted
The prime minister also said that he was aware that after close to two months of the Movement COntrol Order (MCO), many members of the workforce want to return to work as, if the MCO is prolonged, they would lose their income
More details on the CMCO can be accessed here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MD38F4Smg9hP-pmCdXctaNUDS_pE74-J?usp=sharing- Mkini

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