Dear Subscriber, AMCHAM Update #9: COVID-19 Outbreak During this (extended) period of the Movement Control Order, AMCHAM will be bringing updates on the latest COVID-19 developments, which includes the efforts of Government and initiatives from other bodies and organizations. MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER EXTENDED UNTIL 14 APRIL, 2020 On Wednesday (25 March, 2020), the government announced the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) for another two weeks until April 14. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he was given a briefing by the National Security Council and Health Ministry and the trend showed new Covid-19 positive cases had spiked. COMPANIES WITH MITI’S APPROVAL LETTER MAY CONTINUE TO OPERATE DURING EXTENDED MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER The Ministry of International Trade & amp; Industry (MITI) has approved for companies to resume their operations while the Movement Control Order (MCO) remains in effect until 14 April 2020. This approval also applies to essential goods. Click on the doc below to find out more. LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR COMPANIES MANUFACTURING ESSENTIAL GOODS PERMITTED TO OPERATE Logistics and transportation services for companies in the manufacturing essential and critical items are permitted to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Click the link below to read more. Note that the doc is in Bahasa Melayu. RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT ORDER – GUIDELINES AS AT 24 MARCH 2020 As of 24 March, 2020, the actions and operations available to the public and businesses have been update (click on the link below). The key highlights are: - Withdrawal from Account 2 of Employees' Provident Fund ("EPF") for those below 55 years old - MYR 500 million to be channeled to the Ministry of Health ("MOH") - MYR 130 million to be channeled to every state - MITI - Application by companies to continue manufacturing operations - MDTCA - Confirmation of operations - Inter-state movement - Immigration FAQs: Access to Essential Financial Services during the Movement Control Order (MCO) Read More to learn what essential financial services (e.g; ATMs, Banking Services, E-Wallet, etc) are accessible to you during this period of Movement Control Order. Guideline to apply for certification to operate in Food Supply, e-Commerce, Healthcare and Medical Sectors Guideline on the Consideration Factors Taken into Account in Approving Operations for the Food Supply, e-Commerce, Healthcare and Medical Sectors 1.Critical operations throughout the retail business chain include E-commerce * throughout the MCO period - Manufacturers / Manufacturers / Wholesalers / Retailers (including packaging in each chain) - Distribution Center and warehouse - Delivery (stock, food delivery) - Call center and IT Support - Business outlet - Security