Putrajaya has extended the conditional movement-control order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Sabah until December 31.
The extension in Selangor does not apply to Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor, which are subject to the recovery MCO.
The current CMCO expires on December 20.
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the extension today, citing the increase in Covid-19 cases in industrial areas in Selangor.
“The Health Ministry has confirmed there was a significant increase in Covid-19 positive cases in 19 industrial districts in Selangor – Klang, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Gombak, Kuala Langat, and Subang following the screening of manufacturing and construction site workers,” he said at today’s daily briefing on movement restrictions.
He said the number of Covid-19 cases among citizens is also increasing.
“There are several new clusters found in the results of screening in workplaces.
“Therefore, the government agrees that CMCO be extended until December 31.”
Yesterday, Selangor reached a total of 22,931 positive cases, and Kuala Lumpur 9,426 cases. – TMI