


In addition, professional or consultancy services and supply chain services in relation to the above critical construction works that have received permission to operate may continue during the lockdown. building construction with complete onsite workers' accommodation.works in relation to hospitals certified as being at least 80% physically complete and.

infrastructure in relation to dams, drainage and sewerage.electrical, telecoms and oil and gas infrastructure.public transport infrastructure such as mass rapid transit, light rail transit, East Coast rail line, commuter, single or double track and other rail projects.highways certified as being at least 80% physically complete.construction of Bailey bridges at locations with collapsed bridges.Ĭonstruction works for key public infrastructure can continue under the FMCO, including works for:.repair and maintenance of railway tracks such as mass rapid transit, light rail transit, commuter, single or double track and other rail projects.maintenance and cleaning works for disposal of stagnant water or pest control fogging at construction sites.repair, maintenance and upgrading works of premises of essential services.periodic inspection and repair of lifts, travelators, escalators and other critical mechanical and electrical equipment.maintenance and repair of slopes, roads, bridges, traffic management control and traffic lights.The Ministry Statement has identified the following as being critical construction works.Ĭritical maintenance and repair works are works that, left unattended, could endanger or harm workers, members of the public or the environment. However, critical construction works may still be carried out. On the Ministry of Works issued a statement (2) (Ministry Statement) proclaiming that, to help curb the alarming rise in the covid-19 infection rate, construction works should be suspended for the duration of the FMCO. (1) The FMCO is reminiscent of the first Movement Control Order, imposed in March 2020, with only essential services and economic sectors allowed to operate during this period. On the Prime Minister's Office announced that the country would go into a total lockdown (referred to as a "full movement control order" or "FMCO") from 1 June 2021 to 14 June 2021. Malaysia is approaching the second half of 2021 under a nationwide lockdown.
