The Prime Minister of Malaysia has made the following statement today, on 16th March 2020. Let us adhere to recommended preventive efforts and exemplify social distancing to tackle the spread of COVID-19 together. The statement follows are per below:
“Tothis end, the Government has decided to implement the Movement Control Order,from March 18, 2020, the day after March 31, 2020, throughout the country. Thiscontrol order is made under the Prevention and Control of Infectious DiseasesAct 1988 and the Police Act 1967. This Movement Control Order includes;
First,the general prohibition of mass movements and gatherings across the countryincluding religious, sports, social and cultural activities. To enforce thisprohibition, all houses of worship and business premises must be closed exceptfor supermarkets, public markets, convenience stores and convenience storesselling everyday necessities. Specifically for Muslims, the adjournment of allreligious activities in mosques and mosques including Friday prayers is in linewith the decision of the Special Mental Health Committee meeting on March 15,2020.
Secondly,the sanctions cover all Malaysians traveling abroad. For those who have justreturned from overseas, they are required to undergo a health check and to do aquarantine (or self quarantine) for 14 days;
Third,restrictions on the entry of all tourists and foreign visitors into thecountry;
Fourth,closure of all kindergartens, government and private schools including dailyschools, boarding schools, international schools, tahfiz centers and otherprimary, secondary and pre-university institutions;
Fifth,the closure of all public and private higher education institutions (IPTs) andskills training institutes nationwide; and
Sixth,the closure of all government and private premises except those involved inessential services (water, electricity, energy, telecommunications, postal,transportation, irrigation, oil, gas, fuel, lubricants, broadcasting, finance,banking, health, pharmacy, fire, prison, port, airport, safety, defense,cleaning, retail and food supply.”
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Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 80 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy.
More information can be found at https://www.malaysiahealthcare.org.
