The government has allowed several retail outlets within the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) area in Pusat Bandar Utara, Kuala Lumpur to open for business.

The Federal Territory Crisis Management Centre (CMC WP) in a statement today said the operation of the outlets was, however, subject to standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

The statement said all retail outlets there were allowed to operate on Thursday with business hours set at 10 am to 6 pm only.

“This grocery shop list will be expanded from time to time based on the SOP provided.

"This operation is vital in ensuring that the needs and welfare of the people are maintained throughout the EMCO until May 3," it added.

The list of the grocery stores are as follows:

KK Supermart & Superstore - No 95, Jalan 2/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara, KL (Parcel D)

KK Supermart & Superstore - No 14, Jalan 1/2D, Pusat Bandar Utara, KL (Parcel E)

Pasar Mini AMS - No 10, Jalan 1/2D, Taman Sri Murni, Pusat Bandar Utara, KL (Parcel E)

Gold Mary Sdn. Bhd - No 52, Jalan 2/2C, Taman Desapadu/ Taman Batu View, Pusat Bandar Utara, KL (Parcel F)

Gold Mary Sdn. Bhd - No 63, Jalan 9/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara, KL (Parcel D)