( Kuala Lumpur, 23 Apr 2020 ) Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji Mohd. Yassin had announced that the government extended the anti-epidemic restrictions for the third time for two weeks until May 12. He made the announcement via live television broadcast tonight, and he emphasized that it will not be ruled out that the restrictions will be extended in the future.
"During this period, the government will study the latest data provided by the Ministry of Health before deciding on the next step."
"I don't rule out that the restrictions will be extended afterwards. Mrs. and Mrs., this means you can't celebrate Eid al-Fitr in your hometown."
"Everyone still can't go to work, except those who work in approved industries. The company's line number can't be completely resumed."
In any case, he stated that if the number of coronary disease cases continues to decline significantly in 2019, then the government will consider gradually relaxing control in several areas, including the social field (sektor sosial), so that people can live a more comfortable life.
"The National Security Council is preparing a comprehensive plan for this matter."
Arrange 100,000 College Students To Return Home
In addition, he pointed out that as the number of diagnosed cases of coronary heart disease in 2019 gradually declined, the government decided to relax two regulations, that is, to allow college students stranded on campus to return to their hometowns, and those stranded in their hometowns or other places to return to their homes . He explained that there were many uncertainties in the early stages of the implementation of the restrictions, so the government prohibited students from returning to their hometowns. "May God allow it, and with more time, everyone will be able to return to their hometowns." He pointed out that the number of students stranded on campus is huge, nearly 100,000. Therefore, the government is preparing a plan to return home, and will make a detailed announcement in the near future to ensure that students arrive home safely. "Before returning home, all students will have to ensure that they are in good health and have no symptoms of coronary artery disease in 2019." "So, parents, please be patient and give the relevant departments time to arrange this. I know you all miss your children."
One Return Trip Is Allowed On the other hand, for those trapped in their hometowns or other places, he said that the government is considering granting a one-time release permit so that these people can return to their homes. He explained that the government is collecting information and researching the best plan to arrange the people's itinerary, and the government will announce the details in the near future. "As the Secretary of Defense said, they can register on the website set up by the police, or make an appointment to register with the neighboring police station." He pointed out that the police's travel arrangements for the public can ensure that there is no congestion or congestion on the road or avenue rest stations. "This is the accommodation granted by the (government) at this stage. I reiterate that it is a little accommodation, not too much accommodation." The government implemented the anti-epidemic restriction order from March 18th. The original phase III restriction order was expected to end on the 28th of this month, but now it is extended to May 12. Earlier today, Minister of Defence, Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob emphasized that the government only allows nationals from hometowns to return to work in Kuala Lumpur or other cities, but it does not allow Chinese to return to their hometowns. He said that the data for returning to work in the capital will be available as soon as May 1st, but the final implementation will still need to be negotiated by the Ministry of Health, the police and the National Security Council, and then the standards for implementation Operating procedures.
With this announcement, Malaysia will enter the fourth phase of the restricted order. The government announced on March 16 that it will implement the restricted order from March 18 to 31. Prior to the end of the first phase of the restricted order, Prime Minister Muhyiddin announced the extension of the restricted order for an additional 14 days to March 14 on March 25. On the 10th of this month, the Prime Minister announced for the second time that the limit order was extended by 14 days to April 28.
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