compiled Nazihah Jamaludin

1. CURRENT
SITUATION OF
COVID-19 IN
MALAYSIA
NAZIHAH BINTI JAMALUDIN
GS57611
ESC5113 – ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT

2. Current situation by WHO Region
(updated 25th July 2020)
Source: https://covid19.who.int/
INTRODUCTION

3. Current situation South-East Asia
(updated 25th July 2020)
Source: https://covid19.who.int/

4. CURRENT STATUS IN
MALAYSIA
Source: http://covid-19.moh.gov.my/

5. CURRENT STATUS IN
MALAYSIA

6. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
– HOW DO WE DO IT?
• On 16 March 2020, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin made an official speech and officially
promulgated the Movement Control Order (MCO) under the Prevention and Control of
Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967.
• On 18 March 2020, Malaysia began the implementation the movement control order. On 25
March 2020, the prime minister through a live national broadcast announced the first extension
of the MCO to last until 14 April 2020.
• Goals: Containment of the pandemic
• Methods:
1. Prohibition of movement and mass assembly nationwide, including all religious, sports,
social and cultural activities
2. All religious activities in mosques are suspended, including Friday prayers
3. Malaysians barred from leaving the country and restrictions placed on the entry of non-
Malaysians into the country
4. All industries closed except for infrastructure services and supermarkets, wet markets,
grocery stores and multi-functional stores selling daily necessities
5. All nurseries, government and private schools, including boarding schools, international
schools, tahfiz centers, primary, secondary and pre-university education institutions, public
and private universities and vocational training centers are closed

7. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
– HOW DO WE DO IT?
• On 10 April 2020, the prime minister announced a second extension of the MCO by another fortnight
until 28 April 2020, noting that his decision was to give space to the healthcare personnel battling the
COVID-19 outbreak, apart from preventing the virus from spreading again and to avoid another
increase of cases if the MCO is lifted too early.
• On the night of 23 April 2020, prime minister announced a third extension of the MCO by two weeks
till 12 May 2020, with the possibility of further extensions.
Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO):
Joint inspection by the police and army during the enhanced movement control order on 15 April 2020
From 27 March, specific locations were subjected to a stricter order, dubbed the "Enhanced Movement
Control Order" (EMCO or Enhanced MCO), for 14 days if a large cluster was detected within the area in
order for the government to conduct a thorough COVID-19 test towards all residents, and to curb the
spread of the virus out of the areas.

8. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
– HOW DO WE DO IT?
The orders included:
1. All residents and visitors within the area are forbidden from exiting their homes during the
order;
2. Non-residents and visitors outside the area cannot enter into the area subjected to the order;
3. All businesses are shut down;
4. Adequate food supplies will be given by the authorities during the 14 day-order to all residents;
5. A medical base will be established within the area;
6. All roads into the area are blocked.
Semi Enhanced Movement Control Order (SEMCO)
From 14 May 2020, Pudu area in Kuala Lumpur comes under semi enhanced movement control
order (SEMCO). Soldiers and polices put up barbed wire fences at road exits. It is understood that
besides Jalan Pudu, the affected roads are Jalan Kancil, Jalan Pasar, Jalan Landak, Lorong Brunei 2
and Lorong Brunei 3. Several busy commercial districts in the Klang Valley have been put under
various lockdowns, including the enhanced movement control order (EMCO).

9. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
– HOW DO WE DO IT?
Relaxation of restrictions
• As the number of daily cases and active cases of COVID-19 reduced in Malaysia by mid-
April, the government had relaxed several measures of the MCO. Minister of Transport,
Dr. Wee Ka Siong confirmed that all public transportation services would resume on 4
May 2020 but would abide by social distancing measures.
• On 30 April 2020, the Government announced that two family members will be allowed to
buy food and other daily essentials as part of the relaxation of MCO restrictions.
• On 21 June 2020, Senior Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that couples whose
marriage registration had been delayed as a result of the Movement Control Order could
not complete the process at all permitted NGOs in the country including clan
organizations, temples, churches, and religious bodies.

10. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
– HOW DO WE DO IT?
Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)
• Prime Minister in his Labour Day speech on 1 May announced a plan named the Conditional Movement
Control Order (CMCO or Conditional MCO), a relaxation of regulations regarding the MCO, with its main
goal was to reopen the national economy in a controlled manner.
• The CMCO was scheduled to start from 4 May.
• The regulations of the CMCO as stated in his speech included:
1. Most economic sectors and activities are allowed to operate while observing the business standard operation
procedures such as social distancing and recording the names and telephone numbers of customers and the
dates of their visit;
2. Sports activities involving large gatherings, body contact and other risks of infection are not allowed,
including all indoor and stadium sports events. Outdoor sports activities which do not involve body contact,
in small groups without an audience and involving not more than 10 persons are allowed on the condition
that social distancing is practiced;
3. Social, community and cultural events which involve large gatherings as well as all types of official events and
assemblies are not permitted. Religious activities and all congregational or assembly activities in houses of
worship are not allowed;
4. Interstate travel, including the balik kampung tradition for the oncoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri are not allowed
except for work purposes and to return home after being stranded in the hometowns or elsewhere.

11. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
– HOW DO WE DO IT?
Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)
• On 7 June 2020, Prime Minister announced that the Conditional Movement Control
Order would end on 9 June 2020, with the country entering into the Recovery Movement
Control Order (RMCO) phase between 10 June until 31 August 2020.
• The Prime Minister also announced that interstate travel would be allowed from 10 June
under the RMCO except in areas remaining under the Enhanced Movement Control
Order (EMCO).
• The summary of the MCO:
Phase 4 :
29 April - 12 Mei 2020
Phase 5 (CMCO) :
13 Mei - 9 Jun 2020
Phase (RMCO) :
10 Jun - 31 Ogos 2020
Phase 1 :
18 Mac - 31 Mac 2020
Phase 2 :
1 April - 14 April 2020
Phase 3 :
15 April - 28 April 2020

12. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-
19 – HOW DO WE DO IT?
Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)
• Raya-RMCO-Style
• The Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) is slated to run until 31 August 2020.
The implementation of RMCO will be based on protection of risk groups, community
responsibility empowerment, embracing the "New Normal", re-opening of all sectors of the
economy, border control, and enhanced public health.

13. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-
19 – HOW DO WE DO IT?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RMCO?
Interstate Travel
• Interstate traveling will be permitted except to and from red zones
• Domestic tourism can start again
• For international travelling, the country's borders are still shut
Businesses and Leisure
• During RMCO, almost all social, religious, business, and educational activities are allowed to resume in stages—
including hair and beauty salons and open markets (starting 15 June)
• In fact, operation hours for businesses are to resume as normal with adherence to strict standard operating
procedures (SOP). The SOP for visiting markets and bazaars are also available now
• Filming and indoor busking will be permitted as well as visiting museums and creative outlets
• Government has given the green light to Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations and Qurban activities. However,
organizers are required to enforce and follow SOPs
• An announcement will be made regarding allowing more worshippers to join congregational prayers at mosques
and surau
• Some things that are barred during RMCO are large gatherings, reflexology centers, karaoke centers, theme parks,
and nightclubs
• During RMCO, shops (including restaurants, convenience stores, and mamaks) will be allowed to open until 12am

14. BATTLE AGAINST COVID-
19 – HOW DO WE DO IT?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RMCO?
Sports
• Recreational activities and sports are allowed during RMCO. But sports events, competitions and contact sports are
still prohibited - includes hockey, football, boxing, wrestling, and rugby
• Allowed to cycle and go for activities such as bowling, archery, and badminton
• Gyms, sports complexes, and badminton halls will be able to operate starting 15 June 2020
• When exercising, Malaysians need to practice social distancing of three to five meters
Schools
• The Education Ministry will make an announcement soon but schools will re-open in stages. Students have been on
an extended school holiday since 14 March 2020
• Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said that only Form 5 & Form 6 students will be involved in the re-opening
of schools for now
Home Quarantine
• Malaysians returning from abroad no longer have to be quarantined at designated quarantine centers
• They will be given a swab test upon landing and those who test positive will be sent to the hospital. As for Malaysians
that test negative for COVID-19, they are required to quarantine at home for 14 days. The two-week period is
mandatory
• "they are required to download the MySejahtera application and wear the quarantine wristbands for identification
purposes. Their movements will be monitored through the MySejahtera application"

15. THE STRATEGY

16. THE STRATEGY
WE MUST STOP THE CHAIN

17. THE STRATEGY

18. THE STRATEGY
Current R0 (R-nought): 1.36MCO R0 (R-nought): 0.3

19. RISK MANAGEMENT
Guidelines COVID-19 Management In Malaysia No. 5/2020 (Latest Update on 18 July 2020)
Annex 1 : Case Definition - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 2 : Management of PUI and Confirmed Case (Revised) - 11 JUN 2020
•Annex 2a : Management of PUI Not Admitted - 22 MAC 2020
•Annex 2b : Management of PUI Admitted - 22 MAC 2020
•Annex 2c : Screening And Triaging - 22 MAC 2020
•Annex 2d : Work Process Of Pre Hospital Care And Emergency And Trauma Department - 22 MAC 2020
•Annex 2e : Clinical Management Of Confirmed Case
•Annex 2f : Flow Chart For Home Sampling Of COVID-19 - 22 MAC 2020
•Annex 2g : Survelan COVID-19
Annex 3 : Senarai Hospital COVID dan Pusat Saringan - 24 MAC 2020
Annex 4a : Agihan Makmal Ujian (kemaskini sehingga 18 Julai 2020)
Annex 4b : Senarai Pegawai Untuk Dihubungi Untuk Penghantaran Sampel Di Luar Waktu Pejabat, Hujung Minggu Dan Cuti Umum - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 5a : Guidelines on Laboratory Testing For Novel Coronavirus For Patients Under Inevestigation - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 5b : Laboratory Testing For Inpatient - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 5c: Triple Layer Packaging - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 6a: Health Alert Card - 21 MAC 2020
Annex 6b: Mental Health Alert Card - 21 MAC 2020
Annex 7: Notification Form - 21 MAC 2020
Annex 8 : The Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) Measures - 21 MAC 2020
Annex 9 : Management Of COVID-19 At Point Of Entry - 23 JUN 2020
•Appendix 1 : Health Declaration Form COVID-19
•Appendix 2 : Passenger Locator Form (as per WHO/ICAO) - 23 MAC 2020
•Appendix 3 : Report Of Measures Taken On Board The Flight - 23 MAC 2020
•Appendix 4 : Flow chart for screening of travellers and crews at Interntaional point of entry - 19 Jun 2020
•Appendix 5 : Flow chart for PUS at Day 13 updated on 07 JULY 2020
Guidelines COVID-19 Management In Malaysia No. 5/2020

20. Annex 10a : Home Assessment Tool dalam Bahasa Malaysia - 11 JUN 2020
Annex 10b : Home Assessment Tool dalam Bahasa Inggeris - 11 JUN 2020
Annex 11: Protocol For Ambulance Transfer For Patient Under Investigation (PUI) COVID-19 - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 12 : Management Of Close Contacts of Confirmed Case - 23 MAC 2020
Annex 13 : Field Response Activity - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 14a : Order For Supervision And Observation At Home - 11 JUN 2020
Annex 14b : Perintah Pengawasan & Pemerhatian Di Rumah Kediaman - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 15 : Borang Pemantauan Harian Bagi Kontak Rapat Kepada Kes Yang Berpotensi Dijangkiti COVID-19 - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 16 : Borang Senarai Kontak rapat Kepada Kes Confirmed COVID-19 - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 17 : Pelepasan Dari Menjalani Perintah Pengawasan Dan Pemerhatian Di Rumah Kediaman - 24 MAC 2020
Annex 18 : Borang Pemantauan Person Under Surveillance - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 19 : Borang Senarai Person Under Surveillance - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 20 : Interim Guideline For Handling Dead Bodies Of Suspected / Probable /Confirmed COVID-19 Death - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 21 : Management of Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak - 05 APRIL 2020
Annex 21a : SOP For COVID-19 Sampling Procedure For HCW - 06 APRIL 2020
Annex 22 : Guidelines On Management Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) In Surgery - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 23 : Guideline On Management Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) In Pregnancy - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 24 : Workflow And Work Process For Radiological Examination During COVID-19 Outbreak - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 25 : COVID guide for workplaces - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 26 : COVID guide for Social Distancing - 24 MAC 2020
Annex 27 : COVID guide for special settings - 25 MAC 2020
Annex 27a : Tindakan Pencegahan, Kawalan Infeksi dan Penggunaan Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) di Fasiliti Penjara, Lokap, Depot
Imigresen, PUSPEN dan Rumah Perlindungan (Kemaskini 1 Julai 2020)
Annex 28 : Dialysis and Nephrology Units - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 29 : Intensive Care Preparedness and Management For COVID-19
Annex 30 : COVID 19 ORL Services - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 31 : Management COVID 19 in Neonates
Annex 32 : Quarantine centre - 22 MAC 2020
Annex 33 : Mental health and Psychosocial support - 23 MAC 2020
Annex 34 : Guidelines On The PICU Management of Children With COVID-19 - 07 APRIL 2020
Annex 35 : Guidelines Of Infection Control And Clinical Management Of Sari & Pneumonia Tro Covid-19
Annex 36 : Garis Panduan Pembersihan Dan Disinfeksi Di Tempat Awam - 03 APRIL 2020

21. RISK MANAGEMENT
• Malaysia take early prevention – lockdown /
movement control order
• Proper risk management: no need for panic buying
since essential businesses is allowed to operate
within limited hours
• What Malaysia adapt: personal hygiene, screening,
isolation of cases, contact tracing & aggressive
interventions
• Stay at home – practice social distancing – wear
face mask – regular hand wash – use hand sanitizer
– close mouth or distance yourself when cough or
sneeze

22. RISK MANAGEMENT
• Social distancing helps to break the chain of
transmission – R0 was 0.3 during MCO –
FLATTEN the curve!
• Orders violation – Regulation 2020 stated fine
up to RM1000, jail up to 6 months or both
• DONATIONS: Government received
impressive collection on TABUNG COVID-19
• CSR from multinational companies &
individuals – donate face mask, PPE, food etc

23. RISK MANAGEMENT
• Continue with MCO, social distancing, quarantine & isolation
to reduce imported cases, contact tracking used for tracking
infectious disease & updated news & reporting on COVID-
19
• Quarantine – those with symptoms are quarantined for
14days at MOH centers while others are self-isolated at
home
• Contact Tracking – Apps: MySejahtera, Gerak Malaysia,
COVCT etc
• Reporting – CONTINUOUS reporting to inform the public
proactive messaging on healthy behaviours
• Communication Provider – eg. Celcom, Maxis, DIGI
provide pop-up message on ‘Stay Home Stay Safe’
• MKN updates via messages

24. RISK COMMUNICATION

25. RISK
COMMUNICATION
Interactive
COMMUNICATION – Direct,
Precise & Simple
2-way
COMMUNICATION
Eye-catching messages
(SMS, PAMPHLETS, POSTERS
ETC)
Daily announcement
on status by MOH

26. RISK
COMMUNICATION
• STAY CALM – when facing
asymptomatic cases and sudden new
clusters
• FAIR – did not discriminate migrants in
the country – fair treatment to all
• BUSINESS – not like usual but and sync
to ONLINE SHOPPING – so help boost
economy event not in large scale
• MAAYSIAN loves to SHOP!

27. RISK PERCEPTION
• GOVERNMENT stand for not going
around bushes – being direct & truthful in
delivering the message of COVID-19
• STAND TOGETHER – no need for fear
• People TRUST the government in
handling the pandemic
• RESPONSIVE – always alert on the
current issue
• ATTITUDE – Malaysian being patience
& supportive
• RESPECT – the front liners who are
working around the clock to save lives
• BONDING – more time spend with the
family & work from home
• HEALTH – cook at home – develop
potential
• STAY AT HOME works!
• Adapt the new NORMS

28. RISK PERCEPTION

29. RISK MITIGATION

30. RISK MITIGATION
1. ANNEX 25 COVID-19: MANAGEMENT
GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACES
2. ANNEX 26 COVID-19: SOCIAL DISTANCING
GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE, HOMES AND
INDIVIDUALS.
3. ANNEX 27 COVID-19: MANAGEMENT
GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL SETTINGS
Guidelines COVID-19
Management In Malaysia
No. 5/2020
Malaysia is being:
Serious, Dedicated
& Committed
Malaysia is
OBEDIENT
Malaysia is going to
beat COVID-19!

31. RISK MITIGATION

32. RISK MITIGATION

33. RISK MITIGATION

34. RISK MITIGATION

35. RISK MITIGATION

36. RISK MITIGATION

37. RISK MITIGATION
Boarding
school –
social
distancing
At school –
sit & eat at
your desk

38. RISK MITIGATION
• MALAYSIA USED:
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
(Malaria Drug) to represssed the
COVID-19
• So far we are still against
COVID-19. Please practice
3W and adapt to new norm

39. BATTLE ON –
DOS’ & DON’TS

40. BATTLE ON –
DOS’ & DON’TS

41. BATTLE ON –
DOS’ & DON’TS

42. BATTLE ON –
DOS’ & DON’TS

43. THANK YOU FRONTLINERS
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
THANK YOU MALAYSIANS
STILL ON MISSION – CPRC KLIA (23/7/2020)
STAY SAFE STAY FREE COVID-19