KUALA LUMPUR: A new Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) has been enforced on Menara City One in Jalan Mushi Abdullah in the federal capital’s downtown area, here.
A total of 3,200 residents in 502 residential and commercial units of Menara City One will be affected by the EMCO which is effective from Mar 30 until Apr 13.
In a statement, Senior Minister (security cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the move follows confirmation from the Health Ministry that 17 Covid-19 cases were detected in the building.
He said the EMCO will enable the authorities to trace cases, unit by unit, throughout the 14-day period.
“All residents are prohibited from exiting the EMCO area throughout the duration of the EMCO. But all delivery services are allowed – but must be delivered to the security lobby at the main entrance of the building.
“All non-residents and visitors are prohibited from entering the area throughout the duration of the EMCO. All business activities are to be (suspended), except for shops selling essential items in Menara City One.
“For the smooth execution of the EMCO, all residents are advised to remain calm and to give their full cooperation to Health Ministry officers and to comply with the authorities’ instructions,” the statement read.
Residents requiring assistance or have enquiries can call the designated hotline at 03-2694 3243/ 03-4026 7222 or 013-329 5141.
Ismail said a medical base will be set up in the EMCO area where all entry and exit points of the building will be sealed.
“To ensure compliance with the EMCO, the police, the Malaysian Armed Forces, the Civil Defence Force (APM) and the People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) will administer the EMCO area,” he added.