We’ve put together relevant updates from the weekend: What to do if travelers to Langkawi test COVID positive, the opening of Sabah (with a limit of 100 visitors to parks per day) and more.
Between September 17 (Friday) and September 20 (Monday), the Malaysian government and its respective ministries published a number of COVID-19 rules and regulations related to recreational, social and economic activities. Below are the summaries in case you missed it.
COVID-19 positive travelers to Langkawi may postpone their flights and accommodations
Travelers who test positive for COVID-19 before leaving for Langkawi are allowed to postpone their airline tickets and accommodation reservations until another date, Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Nancy Shukri, said. said on September 18, 2021 (Saturday).
Corresponding Bernamas Report, Minister Nancy said: “We have discussed the matter with airlines and hotels so that if tourists test positive (for COVID-19), their airline tickets and accommodation packages can be postponed to another date. As such, tourists will not suffer any losses. “
That announcement came after that Health Director Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah communicated this Five people tested positive for COVID-19 after screening before leaving for Langkawi.
In addition, Minister Nancy added that the ministry would monitor tourism activities in Langkawi for two weeks before deciding to open more tourist destinations.
“We have visited other vacation islands such as Tioman Island, Pangkor Island and Labuan, which have achieved a vaccination rate of 80 to 100%. We will seek approval from the National Security Council (Majlis Keselamatan Negara / MKN) to reopen these targets after assessing the situation in Langkawi. “
All parks in Sabah are open to fully vaccinated people
On September 20, 2020 (Monday), The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Environment of Sabah, Jafry Ariffin, announced this all Sabah Parks offices and stations have actually been operational since September 16, 2020. all nine areas in Sabah Parks and their activities– from marine to land parks like Mount Kinabalu – are open for visits.
However, he noted that these parks are limited to:
- Fully vaccinated visitors;
- Domestic tourism only from the same district and
- Visitors aged 12 and under 70 years old.
“The number of visitors to these destinations is also limited to just 100 people per day for each destination visited,” added Minister Jafry. In addition to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
In addition, the minister reminded that the Turtle Islands Park in Sandakan will not be operational until September 20, 2021; and Bohey Dulang Island, located in Tun Sakaran Marine Park in Semporna District, and Ulu Kimanis Sub Station will be informed later when it opens to visitors.
Recreational activities allowed for fully vaccinated individuals in Sabah
Fully vaccinated people in Sabah are allowed from the 20th accordingly Called‘s report, these are:
- Physical contact sports and recreational activities that include the operation of open and covered facilities;
- Individual fitness activities such as aerobics and Zumba, which include facilities with a capacity of 50% or no more than 30 people;
- Hiking activities with 50% occupancy or not more than 30 people;
- Meetings in sea and flight training centers with 50% capacity or not more than 30 people;
- Fish ponds with 50% capacity or no more than 30 people, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Domestic cruise ship activity in Sabah waters at 50% capacity;
- Face-to-face meetings with 50% capacity and
- Operation of private offices based on the number of vaccinated employees.
However, said Minister Masidi, all nightclub and pub activities are still not allowed. In addition, the operation of factories and liquor stores would be allowed and all universities under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) would be gradually opened.
More public transport is expected to start operating in October 2021 if domestic tourism continues
Given the Langkawi travel bubble project, Transportation Minister Wee Ka Siong said more public transportation is expected to be in operation as the tourism and transportation sectors, especially aviation, were busy when it opened on September 16, 2021 (Thursday).
Per CalledMinister Wee said: “On Thursday, a total of 800 travelers started their journey to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), while 720 travelers departed from KLIA2.” A total of 1,520 passengers departed on eight flights, including four Malaysia Airlines flights, one Malindo Air flight and three AirAsia flights.
Fitness studios in phase two states are allowed to operate at 50% capacity
As of now, gyms in phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) are allowed to operate at 50% capacity, said Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmad Faizal Azumu on September 17, 2021 (Friday). He urged the public to follow applicable Standard Operating Instructions (SOPs), especially ventilation guidelines.
Corresponding Malay PostThe main guidelines are:
- Fitness studios may not be operated by more than 60% of the staff and only for completely vaccinated persons.
- Fully vaccinated people must accompany people under the age of 17 and adhere to the applicable SOPs.
“Fitness studios are now open. Please note the SOPs and especially the ventilation guidelines. Enjoy healthy living!”, Minister Faizal said on Twitter with an appendix of the complete SOPs.
On Facebook, the minister also announced the ventilation guidelines that operators can observe.
Eating in the southern zone of Sarawak is allowed from September 20, 2021
Fully vaccinated people in the southern zone of Sarawak will be allowed to eat from September 20, 2021 (Monday). Malaysia’s State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced on September 17, 2021 (Friday). The southern zone includes Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Asajaya, Simunjan, Serian and Tebedu.
However, this works under the conditions of:
- Operators, workers and customers must be fully vaccinated;
- The owners must ensure adequate ventilation and air circulation in the premises and
- The owners can only work between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
In addition, the SDMC found that individuals and groups are not allowed to enter public areas after 12 noon “without good cause”.
Kelantan aims to reach the third phase of the NRP by October 2021
Kelantan should move on to phase three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) by late September or early October, said Dr. Zaini Hussin, Director of the State Ministry of Health (Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Kelantan, or JKNK), on September 19, 2021 (Sunday).
Per CalledDirector Zaini’s report said this is expected once more people are fully vaccinated. However, he noted that prior to moving to stage three, “multiple criteria would be considered,” including vaccination coverage and the trend of daily Covid-19 cases in the state. As of now, Director Zaini hopes that the state can achieve the full vaccination rate of 80% from currently 58.1%.
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