Press Statement Senior Minister (Security Cluster) on Enhanced Movement Control Order (Emco) at Selangor Mansion Dan Malayan Mansion, Kuala Lumpur
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PRESS STATEMENT SENIOR MINISTER (SECURITY CLUSTER) ON ENHANCED MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (EMCO) AT SELANGOR MANSION DAN MALAYAN MANSION, KUALA LUMPUR The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 15 positive cases of COVID-19 at the Selangor Mansion and Malayan Mansion buildings on Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur. Given the number of cases, the Government as advised by the Minister of Health, has decided to execute the fourth directive of the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO). The EMCO involves around 6,000 residents in 365 residential and commercial units in the buildings. This order takes effect from 7 April 2020 until all residents are screened. The purpose of the EMCO is to curb the spread of COVID-19. This would also enable the authorities to trace cases, unit by unit throughout the EMCO period. With the execution of this order: • All residents are prohibited from exiting the EMCO area throughout the duration of the EMCO. • All non-residents and visitors are prohibited from entering the area throughout the duration of the EMCO. • All business activities are to be closed, except for shops selling essential items in the buildings. • Residents are allowed to order food from delivery services, that should be delivered at the designated areas in the buildings. • A Medical Base will be set up in the EMCO area. • All entry and exit points of the EMCO will be sealed. • To ensure the compliance of the EMCO, Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) and Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA) will administer the EMCO area. For the smooth execution of the EMCO, all residents are advised to remain calm and to give their full cooperation to the officers from MOH and to comply with the authorities’ instructions. Residents that require assistance or have any enquiries can call the designated DBKL MCO Operation Centre hotline at 03-4026 7222 or 016-296 2982 DATUK SERI ISMAIL SABRI YAAKOB 7 April 2020 .