The Malaysian government just ordered the 6th EMCO (Enhanced Movement Control Order), locking down 8 parcels in Pusat Bandar Utara, Kuala Lumpur!

COVID-19 in Malaysia : 6th EMCO Area Locked Down!

On 20 April 2020, the Malaysian government announced their 6th EMCO (Enhancement Movement Control Order), encompassing eight parcels in Kuala Lumpur :

Parcel A: Jalan 6/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara, Kuala Lumpur Parcel B: Jalan 6/3A dan 9/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara, Kuala Lumpur Parcel C: Jalan 2/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara, Kuala Lumpur Parcel D: Jalan 2/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara, Kuala Lumpur Parcel E1: Taman Sri Murni Fasa 2, Jalan 1/2D, Kuala Lumpur Parcel E2: Taman Sri Murni Fasa 1, Jalan 1/2D, Kuala Lumpur Parcel E3: Taman Sri Murni Fasa 3, Jalan 1/2B, Kuala Lumpur Parcel F: Taman Batu View dan Taman Batu Hampar, Kuala Lumpur

Under the advice of the Health Ministry, the Enhanced Movement Control Order will take place immediately on 20 April and will last until 3 May 2020.

What Happens During The 6th EMCO

The 6th Enhanced Movement Control Order aims to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the residential areas of Pusat Bandar Utama and the KL / Selayang Wholesale Market, through these methods :

all residents are prohibited from leaving , throughout the Enhanced MCO.

, throughout the Enhanced MCO. all non-residents and visitors are prohibited from entering the area , throughout the Enhanced MCO.

, throughout the Enhanced MCO. all business activities in the building must stop , except for shops selling essential items.

, except for shops selling essential items. residents may order food deliveries, but they must be delivered to a designated place.

a medical base will be opened in this Enhanced MCO area

all entry and exit points of the building will be sealed

the police, military, civil defence and RELA volunteers will control the Enhanced MCO area

The Malaysia Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, however, said that the Selayang Wholesale Market will remain open :

The wholesale market is not closed. We are just closing the housing area around it, especially involving the many Rohingya people who holds the UNHCR card. The wholesale market is still open as usual.

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COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!

Here are a few simple steps to stay safe from COVID-19 :

Avoid suspected cases or disease hotpots, like hospitals, if possible!

Avoid public events and crowds

Keep our hands clean with soap or hand sanitiser

Keep our home, office, vehicles, etc. clean

If you need to wear a surgical mask, make sure you put it on and remove it properly!

Wash your food with water (and soap) after purchase and before preparation

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