‘CMCO in Mukim Klang only’

 PETALING JAYA: The conditional movement control order (MCO) in Klang coming into force today is confined only to Mukim Klang.

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Port Klang and other parts of Klang were not affected.

“After seeking the Health Ministry’s advice and discussion with the Selangor Mentri Besar, the meeting had agreed that the conditional movement control order in Klang is confined only to Mukim Klang.

“However, other specific localities regarded as red zones would be announced later, ” he said.

“To ensure economic activities and the supply sectors are not affected, we have agreed for wholesale markets (4am to 2pm), day markets (6am to 2pm) and agro market (6am to noon) to remain open. However, night markets are not allowed, ” he added.

Food stalls and outlets can operate from 6am to 10pm but dining in is strictly not allowed, said the minister.

“Only drive-through, delivery and takeaway are allowed.”

Last-minute rush: Traffic building up in Jalan Tengku Kelana despite Klang town being declared a red zone. — Faihan Ghani/The Star

Bus, taxi and e-hailing are allowed from 6am to midnight.

A detailed list of economic activities allowed to remain in operation in the red zones would be released later, Ismail Sabri said.

In a Facebook post later yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin gave an assurance that the industrial and economical machinery in Port Klang would not be disrupted despite the conditional MCO.

“The conditional MCO there will not disrupt the economic sector that is currently in recovery, more so jobs and income, ” he wrote.

He added that the Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry had also reported that industry players were ready to operate by adhering to the tightened standard operating procedure.

A total of 36 sub-districts in Klang are placed under the 14-day conditional MCO: Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Kampung Bukit Naga, Kampung Kuantan, Bandar Puteri, Taman Sri Andalas, Taman Suria, Bandar Klang, Ken Jimbaran, Taman Andalas Permai, Taman Seri Lembayung, Kampung Delek Kiri, Kampung Sungai Udang, Taman Bayu Perdana, Taman Sentosa, Jalan Dato Dagang, Jalan Haji Tarmizi, Jalan Kebun, Jalan Muhibbah, Kampung Johan Setia, Kampung Perigi Nenas, Kampung Serdang, Kampung Sungai Kandis, Lorong Sungai Udang, Mutiara Bukit Raja, Pangsapuri Bukit Kuda, Pangsapuri Palm Garden, Taman Desa Meru, Taman Gembira, Taman Kim Batu Belah, Taman Klang Perdana, Taman Klang Utama, Taman Pendamar Indah, Taman Sejati, Taman Setia, Taman Sri Muda and Taman Tenaga Bakti. - Star