We are really in a very weird period. When Covid-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak finally got global attention, many didn't take it seriously, comparing it to the time when we had 'survived' MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome), and even Swine Flu (pandemic H1N1/09 virus).
Little did we know how wrong we were.
Eventually multiple countries began to impose lockdowns to minimize the spread of Covid-19. It wasn't long before Malaysia began its partial lockdown as well. By the time I wrote this article we are already in Day-83 since the execution of the MCO (2020 Malaysia Movement Control Order).
Body Temperature Screening: Body temperature will be checked during entrance to all malls and shops inside, those with fever signs will be turn away and may be detained.
What is MCO?
The 2020 Movement Control Order (Malay: Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Malaysia 2020), commonly referred to as the MCO, is a cordon sanitaire implemented as a preventive measure by the federal government of Malaysia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country on 18 March 2020. The order was commonly referred to in local and international media as a "lockdown" or "partial lockdown".
- Wikipedia
Entering Premises Procedures
Apart of body temperature screening, customers must sign themselves in through QR Code scan (each premise have different app or website to sign in), or if you couldn't access the app/site you will require to write down on the form at the premise entrance.
Guards will check on your registration and right afterwards they will spray hand sanitizer.
At certain premises entry of customers at any one time will be limited headcount.
Example of QR Code to be scanned before entering in site.
Restaurants
Initially no one is allowed to dine in. Some outlet didn't allow to operate except for delivery. Eventually slowly majority of outlets are allowing customer to come for takeouts.
He said there should also be a line measuring one meter from each other in front of the cashier to ensure customers practice social distancing while making payment.
Eventually outlets were allowed to be opened again but before that they're require to follow the conditional MCO SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for cafes and restaurants that was set by the Malaysian government:
Table distancing – 2 meters between tables
Social distancing – 1 meter at payment counter
Customer/guest name and contact number collection – for contact tracing
Face masks for workers
Body temperature scanning – staff and customers that enter your outlet
Disinfection and cleaning of outlet – 3 times a day
Hand sanitiser and soap must be provided at payment counters and sinks
Similar practice of entering malls and shops, QR Code need to be scanned before entering.
Table Distancing: Tables must be distanced, 2 meters between tables (basically one table skipped). Customers are also not allowed to sit facing each other.
Riding the Lifts
Majority of malls and buildings installed hand sanitizer machine next to the lifts
And some premises even went as far as tp place tissue papers to clean users hands after pressing the lift button - AND - some even went pretty extreme by having toothpicks placed on the lift wall to be use to press the buttons (pretty hazardous if you ask me).
Not common but some premise have your details printed:
Uh really...?
Cinema
Sad news to all movie-goers as the government decided to close down all cinemas. IO guess this is pretty understandable; cinemas' halls are compact and can be quite cramps. The last thing we want now everyone sitting closely (all walk in cramped corridors).
The sight of closed TGV at KLCC
MySejahtera
MySejahtera is an application developed by the Government of Malaysia to assist in monitoring COVID-19 outbreak in the country by empowering users to assess their health risk against COVID-19. This application also provides the Ministry of Health (MOH) with the necessary information to plan for early and effective countermeasures.
The registration process and way to use as explained by the official site:
Even if you did not have the app, it will still not be an issue - as the QR Code will lead you to the site to register your name and phone number. MySejahtera app helps you to skip the hassle of filing up the forms.
Example of me checking in a premise.
LRT and MRT Stations
Notice of practicing Social Distancing plastered almost all over the corner of the stations.
Tapes places so everyone moving in one direction, as well as "distancing tapes" on the floor.
Nowadays all lifts can only fit maximum of 4 people.
Pasar Seni LRT-MRT stations connections + one of the mian bus hub. Never in my life to see this place deserted at 8pm. This place would usually bustling with people till late night.
Inside LRT and MRT Stations
Similar at the stations, "distancing tapes" placed on the floor and all seats skip one person.
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Yup for the first time I felt very comfortable to put my bag next to me.
Leaving KL
By the middle of MCO, the government allowed anyone who live within same district to move around. I decided to take the opportunity to return to my hometown. I carried with me my office letter as a prove I'm living at KL as my office is there and my ID card as a prove I'm going back to my hometown.
I've seen several cars were not allowed to leave and required to make a u-turn to return where they came from. I was nervous as my turn approaching - and when it did the officers didn't even asked for my ID card and let me pass. I was confused, then I realised they must had only checking my car plate - it is the same district and I did noticed all the cars that had made u-turn have other states and districts plates. Only some cars with outer districts passed, but that's after they had to show several documents; papers and ID card. They most likely have official business to cross districts.
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