Malaysians are not allowed to visit each other during Hari Raya, even within state borders, said Senior Minister (security cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"Hari Raya visit is on the list of forbidden activities during the conditional movement control order (MCO).
"I will be celebrating Raya at home in a kain pelikat (sarong for men)," Ismail told the New Straits Times in an interview published today.
Although the conditional MCO - an enforceable rule by means of federal gazette - is set to expire on May 12, Ismail's revelation on his plans would suggest that the rule might be extended to Hari Raya, which falls on May 24, and beyond.
The conditional MCO lifted most movement restrictions in order to restart the economy. Some restrictions are still in place. Schools are not allowed to reopen as is most interstate travel.
However, Malaysians are free to travel within a state without any restrictions nor curfew.
Meetings can get 'tense'
On whether prayers can be held at the mosque soon, Ismail said: "Not yet."
He said Islamic Affairs Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri told the cabinet that this will not happen any time soon.
On national borders, Ismail agreed with the interviewer that this area was going to be the last that would be opened up.
"Yes. It is likely," he said, adding that any review of border controls will only happen upon advice from the Health Ministry.
On whether the National Security Council meetings can get "heated", Ismail said sometimes discussions can be "tense".
"Covid-19 is a serious issue as it involves the safety and lives of the people. When the issue is important, it will trigger differences in opinions since all of us care for the people.
"When this happens, discussions sometimes become tense. What is important here is that when we come to a decision, it is unanimous and agreed upon by all those who attend the meeting," he said. - Mkini
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