Cinema and theatre operations as well as indoor live events will be allowed from July 1, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Ismail said these activities have to be carried out in halls according to the strict standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the authorities.
“However, attendance is limited to 250 people per show, subject to the hall capacity.
“The SOP especially on social distancing must be observed at all times,” he said a press conference on the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) today.
“The other SOPs – such as the checking of temperatures, wearing of face masks and use of hand sanitizer, must be complied with by the audience,” said Ismail.
The government has also decided to allow recreational swimming in public swimming pools, pools of hotels, condominiums and gated communities, and private swimming pools.
Ismail Sabri said swimming pool operators are required to station lifeguards and supervisors at the venue to ensure the safety of users and to manage the use of the pools.
The number of people allowed in the pool at any one time should be based on its size and capacity, he added.
“Children are allowed to use the children’s pool, but they are not encouraged to do so.
“These swimming pools should register the notification of opening with MITI at notification.miti.gov.my and the local authorities for the purpose of compliance with SOP and monitoring by KBS (Youth and Sports Ministry),” he said.
Ismail Sabri said apart from recreational swimming, water-based tourism activities in the river, sea and lake are also allowed, subject to the observance of SOP.
Water theme parks, however, are still barred from operating.
Today’s meeting also decided to allow the holding of meetings, conferences, seminars, courses or training, also beginning July 1.
“We received many requests from parties asking if they can hold their annual general meetings. And we are allowing them because many organizations and associations need to convene the meetings before the year-end.
“We ask that SOPs be followed, like the registration of participants, the use of MySejahtera, as well as the practising of good personal hygiene,” Ismail added.