EMCO declared on PJ Old Town and the surrounding areas

PETALING JAYA (May 10): The PJ Old Town market along Jalan Othman and the surrounding areas have been placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from today.

This latest development came about after Minister of Health detected 26 cases of Covid-19 infections in the area, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in a statement today.

The statement also said that the government on the advice of the Minister of Health has decided to implement the eighth EMCO in the following areas:

Zone A
Jalan Penchala, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/33, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/37, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/39, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/41, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/44, Petaling Jaya

Jalan Terus 4/42, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/43, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 4/46, Petaling Jaya

Jalan Othman 4/4D, Petaling Jaya

Zone B
Jalan 2/29, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/29A, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/27, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/32, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/25, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/26, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/34, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/34A, Petaling Jaya

Jalan 2/23, Petaling Jaya

Jalan Dispensary 2/38, Petaling Jaya

Jalan Pasar 1/21, Petaling Jaya

Zone C
Jalan Selangor, Petaling Jaya

Lorong 3/57D, Petaling Jaya

Lorong 3/57C, Petaling Jaya

Jalan RIDA 3/56, Petaling Jaya

Jalan Sentosa 3/57, Petaling Jaya

This EMCO will also be the first one within the conditional MCO period

It will impact about 2,900 residents and business owners in the area while the period is from May 10 to 23.

With the EMCO, the population are not allowed to leave the affected areas throughout the duration of the order, non-residents and visitors are not allowed in the area, all business activities are discontinued in the area and all entrances to the area will be sealed.

Meanwhile, a medical base will be opened there.

To ensure compliance with this order, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Malaysian Defense Forces (APM), Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Welfare Department (JKM) and RELA) will control the whole area, said the statement.

The wet market popularly known as the “Old Town market” was previously shut down on April 27 after a seafood was found positive with Covid-19.

“The EMCO is imposed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection out of this area. This step will enable house-to-house case detection to be conducted throughout the enforcement period,” said Ismail Sabri.

He also urged residents in the area to remain calm, and to fully cooperate with MoH staff and comply with instructions from the authorities.

Those who need assistance or have any questions can call the Petaling Jaya CPP Room at 016-980 9389, or the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters at 03-7966 2222, the statement added.

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