It turns out it's the complete opposite.
Big changes to the MCO
On Friday (1 May), Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the country will now observe a Conditional MCO, a couple of days after Phase 4 started.
Some of the changes include a more relaxed approach to the MCO: almost all sectors of the economy and business activities will be allowed to operate, non-contact sports like jogging and badminton are now allowed and restaurants can now reopen (according to certain guidelines, of course).
All these changes will take effect on 4 May, according to PM Muhyiddin.
However, despite the loosening of the MCO, some restrictions are still in place.
Certain businesses that involve big crowds such as cinemas, night clubs, bazaars and exhibitions would not be allowed, as with close contact sports such as swimming, football and rugby.
Schools, colleges and universities will remain closed, and social activities such as open houses, concerts, banquets and religious activities and gatherings are still prohibited for now.
Interstate travels, especially during the Hari Raya period, are still prohibited (except for work travels).
Malaysians are not entirely happy
Despite the loosening of the MCO, Malaysians have taken to their social media pages to voice their concerns.Most opined that it's way too soon to partially lift the MCO, considering the number of daily COVID-19 cases are still in the dozens.
Have we sufficiently prepared/educated the masses for life after MCO? I don’t think so. This is not the same as imposing SOP on F&B etc. That’s the easy part.
— Boko Kurante (@BokoKurante) May 1, 2020
With Raya coming, this could lead to a huge problem.
Once lifted, there’s no going back for another round of MCO.
is Malaysia becoming like South Korea? most businesses will be opened again, ppl are allowed to go out too. but the thing is, in Korea dorang buat tu after so many consecutive days of having 0 cases. tapi Malaysia still ada. why not just wait till 12th May or after Raya? ?
— Qamarina Qistina (@QistinaR21) May 1, 2020
Seriously I think we’re doomed.
— Irfan Dah Boleh Jogging (@irfannhaziq_) May 1, 2020
It’s too early to relax the MCO. Raya is approaching and you expect people to not to flood the streets?
We need to hold with the current MCO at least until Raya, then we can relax a bit. Wrong move.
Good luck guys. Case hasn’t subsides yet they already lift up MCO. DG gotta be facepalmingv hard v
— ??? #StayTheFuckHome (@eXodes) May 1, 2020
this conditional mco is too good to be true. Who’s gonna pay the price if the whole thing relapses ??
— Syakir ? (@syakiriskandarr) May 1, 2020
i dont think it wise enough to lift the mco.we still havent go down to 1 digit or 0 cases. it still too soon. i dont think malaysian will honor the social distancing order. even for mco we still have people disobey it. we are not the s.korea we thing we are.
— Ava Zara⁷ (@AvarinaZara) May 1, 2020
I am sorry I am not agree with you sir. We are at the top notch in breaking the chain of Covid19 so that we can continue our normal life just like before. While we are doing our best in playing our part during MCO, now you’re allowing people to get to work.
— LadyHikmi (@LHikmi) May 1, 2020
12th May 2020, truly made meaningless on 1st May 2020.
— Self (@panjami) May 1, 2020
Don’t understand, why can’t it wait at least for the extension to end! Rushing towards inviting second wave!
#MCO #1st of May #May the 4th #lockdown #Malaysialockdown
Going back to a normal life? I DON’T AGREE WITH THIS. I know everyone wants that, but it’s just not the time yet ?
— 'ㅅ' (@qtpie_danik) May 1, 2020
I know the MCO will have to end someday somehow..but idk how to feel about the new order. I just hope we don't end up like Singapore after all the hard work go back to square one. Anyways hopefully the people still follow the rules which I doubt lol
— JG14 #NoPalmerNoParty (@jackstergroenen) May 1, 2020
All at once? ? Hmmm... they should have done one by one so we can see the progression of any new cases. Im worried this will spike up tremendously within a week or so. Regardless, I hope this works out and people don’t take advantage. #NewNormal #MCO #COVID19 #LaborDay
— Afruz Burns (@Afruska) May 1, 2020
What do you guys think? Do you guys think the government made the right decision?
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