Recently, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyuddin Yassin announced MCO for different places in Malaysia in order to control the spread of COVID-19. What does this mean for ordinary citizens? Worry not about the overwhelming information. Here’s the complete guide to what we know so far about MCO 2.0 Malaysia protocols. 

Stay tuned till the end of this article for some useful tips. We’ve included a comprehensive “MCO Survival Guide” – including where to get your essentials delivered online and online multiplayer games to cure boredom!

This article will be refreshed with updated information in the future!

[Updated] MCO Malaysia Protocols You Need To Know 

MeasureAffected StatesTime PeriodMain Restrictions

Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)

  • Perlis
  • Sarawak

13 January 2021 - 26 January 2021

  • No interstate & interdistrict travels
  • Social gatherings allowed within SOP
  • Religious activities allowed within SOP

Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)

  • Pahang 
  • Perak
  • Negeri Sembilan
  • Terengganu
  • Kelantan
  • Kedah

13 January 2021 - 26 January 2021

  • No interstate & interdistrict travels
  • No social gatherings (including weddings, receptions, conferences, religious possessions etc)
  • Religious activities allowed within SOP

MCO (Movement Control Order)

  • Penang
  • Selangor
  • Melaka
  • Johor
  • Sabah
  • Putrajaya
  • Labuan

13 January 2021 - 26 January 2021

  • No interstate & interdistrict travels
  • No social gatherings (including weddings, receptions, conferences, religious possessions etc)
  • Maximum 2 people per household to head out for groceries nearby
  • Only take-aways at eateries, hawker centres
  • Maximum 2 people per vehicle
  • 5 essential economic sectors (service, trade & distribution, manufacturing, construction, plantations & commodities) are allowed to operate 
  • Maximum 30% of workers in company allowed in the office
  • Maximum 5 people in mosques and houses of worship

How To Survive MCO Malaysia Phase 2

14 days can be a pretty long period to stay home for, and it can definitely impact our physical health and mental health. Here are some of our best tips and guides to help you maintain a healthy daily routine during this period of time!

1. Daily Essentials 

daily essentials delivery during mco malaysia

Movements beyond your house and nearby eateries and supermarkets are limited. However, you can get your daily essentials delivered to your door at an affordable price. If you’re a novice cook (like me), we have some quick and easy recipes for you too.

2. Stay-Home Activities 

activities to do at home during mco malaysia

Staying at home can get boring after a while. We’ve been through the dalgona coffees, TikTok dances, and Among Us games – now it’s time to switch the stay-home activities up a little. Spice up your after work/school time with some interesting online courses and games!

3. Productivity Gadgets

work from home

For many of us, MCO means more work-from-home, which can be both a good and bad thing. If you want to keep productivity up with a conducive environment, we’ve got some tips for you too. Staying on task while being away from the office can definitely be easier than you think.

4. Self Care Tools

drinking tea and reading books

This cannot be stressed enough: don’t ignore your mental health. MCO can have a detrimental effect on psychological health especially with limited social interaction. However, you can make it work by using some help from other nifty tools and activities.

Stay Safe And Stay Calm During The Pandemic

Amidst the pandemic, remember to keep yourself well-protected and healthy! We will be updating this article with further information once there are new announcements coming in.