PETALING JAYA (Bernama): All construction and related work in areas under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor must cease, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic).

       He said permits issued by the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) cannot be used to continue construction work during the EMCO period, which is scheduled to end on July 16.

       The Works Minister, however, said that critical maintenance, repairs and wiring work would still be allowed but by appointment only.

       "To carry out critical maintenance, repairs and wiring work, those involved must first get approval from the nearest police station," he said in a press release Saturday (July 3).

       Fadillah urged all construction industry players to comply with current work instructions and standard perating procedures (SOP) issued by the National Security Council (NSC) to ensure a reduction of Covid-19 cases in the affected areas.

       He said the latest SOPs are available on the NSC website, while SOPs and industry guidelines can be accessed via Telegram and the official website of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) or by calling 03-55673300.

       On Thursday (July 1), Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the implementation of EMCO in eight districts in Selangor involving Petaling, Hulu Langat, Sepang, Gombak, Kuala Langat, Klang, Kuala Selangor and Hulu Selangor besides 14 localities in Kuala Lumpur. from today until July 16. – Bernama

       Semua kerja pembinaan di kawasan PKPD perlu dihentikan. Bagi kerja-kerja bersifat kritikal dibenar berdasarkan janji temu & mendapat kebenaran balai polis terdekat pic.twitter.com/4QIEZlme0O

       — Fadillah Yusof