Malaysia: The government continues easing restrictions by allowing more economic and social activities to be conducted

The government continues easing restrictions by allowing more economic and social activities to be conducted.

MEASURES

• On 17 June, the Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced various relaxations, including

  – Meetings, seminars, training and courses can be organised with limited number of participants (250 people)
  – No fixed number of people per table for dining in at restaurant, however, social distancing shall be maintained
  – Face-to-face interviews are allowed for government ministries and agencies
  – Parents are allowed to bring children to public places, including but not limited to shopping malls, playgrounds and restaurants

• However, these activities shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• In addition, the government reiterated that the cinema will remain closed, as there are no relevant SOPs in place.