![Temporary ban on island hopping, snorkelling in Mersing waters lifted Temporary ban on island hopping, snorkelling in Mersing waters lifted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650287733_TBALI.jpg)
Temporary ban on island hopping, snorkelling in Mersing waters lifted
Island hopping and snorkelling activities in Mersing waters are allowed to resume today according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
Mon Apr 18 2022
![Banks need to be proactive, support borrowers in difficult times - BNM Banks need to be proactive, support borrowers in difficult times - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631186297_ShaikAbdul.jpg)
Banks need to be proactive, support borrowers in difficult times - BNM
This includes extending new financing to support the economic recovery as more businesses are gradually allowed to resume operations.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![11 economic activities allowed to resume under Phase 1 NRP - PM 11 economic activities allowed to resume under Phase 1 NRP - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629011014_TBMuhyiddin.jpg)
11 economic activities allowed to resume under Phase 1 NRP - PM
The government will allow 11 types of business activities in the trade and distribution sectors to resume operations under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) effective tomorrow.
Sun Aug 15 2021
![Hairdressers, barbers want they be allowed to resume business Hairdressers, barbers want they be allowed to resume business](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51625019956_kedaiguntingrambut.jpg)
Hairdressers, barbers want they be allowed to resume business
A group of hairdressers and barbers under the United Hairdressing Malaysia has urged the government to allow them to resume business soonest possible as their businesses have been hard hit.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![Tok Adis Ramadan Bazaar allowed to resume operations tomorrow Tok Adis Ramadan Bazaar allowed to resume operations tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618751993_BazaarTutupTeren.jpg)
Tok Adis Ramadan Bazaar allowed to resume operations tomorrow
Permission to resume operations earlier than the 14-day closure order was given after the organisers gave the assurance that they will adhere to SOPs.
Sun Apr 18 2021
![Busking allowed inside premises only - DBKL Busking allowed inside premises only - DBKL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-10/71572094076_TBBUSKERx.jpg)
Busking allowed inside premises only - DBKL
The permission was only for busking activities inside premises such as shopping malls, food courts and restaurants and must comply with SOP.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605004781_TBISMAILSABRIPKPP.jpg)
MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri
Business premises related to fishing activities, like fishing ponds, houseboats, fishing platforms, raft houses and fishing boats, will be allowed to resume operation beginning tomorrow.
Thu Feb 11 2021
![Religious schools, madrasah, tahfiz allowed to resume operations from July 15 Religious schools, madrasah, tahfiz allowed to resume operations from July 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71593681084_Religiousschools.jpg)
Religious schools, madrasah, tahfiz allowed to resume operations from July 15
The religious schools which are not registered will have to refer to the state authorities before resuming operations.
Thu Jul 02 2020
![Maintain SOP compliance as more economic sectors reopen today Maintain SOP compliance as more economic sectors reopen today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51593564158_TamanTemaLostWorl.jpg)
Maintain SOP compliance as more economic sectors reopen today
Under consideration is that all the sectors which are allowed to resume operations are complying with the SOP set by the MKN and MOH.
Wed Jul 01 2020
![RMCO: More relaxation but everyone must remain vigilant RMCO: More relaxation but everyone must remain vigilant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593170250_FBREAKIsmailSabri.jpg)
RMCO: More relaxation but everyone must remain vigilant
Among the SOPs stipulated are that only Malaysian citizens are allowed to work at the premises and they must undergo COVID-19 screening before being allowed to resume operations.
Sat Jun 27 2020
![Spa, wellness and reflexology centres may resume operations from July 1 Spa, wellness and reflexology centres may resume operations from July 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81593075183_urut.jpg)
Spa, wellness and reflexology centres may resume operations from July 1
The minister said only workers of Malaysian citizens are allowed to resume work at the premises for the time being.
Fri Jun 26 2020
![Tahfiz, madrasah allowed to resume operations Tahfiz, madrasah allowed to resume operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/81574918728_TBPELAJARTAHFIZ.jpg)
Tahfiz, madrasah allowed to resume operations
All these schools must abide by the standard operating procedure set by the KPM while madrasah with hostels must also observe the standard operating procedure (SOP) for residential schools.
Fri Jun 26 2020
![SOPs too restrictive, Lorong TAR night market traders postpone reopening SOPs too restrictive, Lorong TAR night market traders postpone reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592299471_tapakpasarmalam.jpg)
SOPs too restrictive, Lorong TAR night market traders postpone reopening
Lorong TAR Hawkers and Traders Association chairman Azkhalim Suradi said although traders had been allowed to resume operations starting yesterday, they felt that the SOPs should be reviewed.
Tue Jun 16 2020
![COVID-19: No let-up despite only seven cases COVID-19: No let-up despite only seven cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591675834_950x600.jpg)
COVID-19: No let-up despite only seven cases
Among the most awaited announcements are permission to travel interstate, domestic tourism activities, barber shop and beauty salon services, which are allowed to resume from tomorrow.
Tue Jun 09 2020
![Production companies must appoint safety supervisor to monitor SOP compliance - Ismail Sabri Production companies must appoint safety supervisor to monitor SOP compliance - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81590135968_shooting.jpg)
Production companies must appoint safety supervisor to monitor SOP compliance - Ismail Sabri
All production companies allowed to resume operations and filming activities beginning June 10 must appoint a safety supervisor.
Wed Jun 03 2020