CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri said the decision to allow any business premises to open or close during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period lies with the National Security Council (NSC).
He said this in response to the Selangor government's decision to allow car workshops and spare parts shops to open for emergency purposes during the MCO period.
"These are not ordinary times. In ordinary times, the local council can use its powers to allow or not to allow an industry or business premises to open, including workshops.
"But these are not ordinary times. In these times, the NSC issues orders or standard operating procedures (SOPs)," he told a press conference in Putrajaya today.
Ismail, who is the senior minister coordinating security matters, said he hoped there won't be a repeat of the incident.
"I have said many times, the decision involving states and districts must be streamlined with the federal government.
"All decisions made must be based on the NSC's decision. I hope these matters can be streamlined so that assistance from the Health Ministry, the police and army can also be streamlined to help them.
"I hope what was mentioned won't happen again," he said.
Yesterday, Selangor exco Ng Sze Han had announced that workshops can open to assist during vehicular emergencies.
"This permission is given for emergency cases, particularly to those required to work during this period.
"But all individuals, no matter what the circumstances, must abide by the 1-metre social distancing rule," said Ng, who is in charge of local government, public transportation and New Village development. - Mkini
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