PETALING JAYA: Tourism and cultural activities in Sabah can now reopen but only with a maximum of 50% capacity allowed per venue.
In a statement, local government and housing minister Masidi Manjun said the venues allowed to operate include zoos, aquariums, recreational parks, theme parks, nature parks and family entertainment centres.
He added that centres of art, culture and heritage, such as museums, libraries, art galleries and theatres in the state may also reopen.
“These activities are now allowed subject to physical distancing, wearing of face masks, and compliance with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOP) still in force in the state until Dec 31,” Masidi said.
He added that in-person meetings at the workplace, hotels or any other venues as well as seminars, workshops, training, conferences, weddings and celebrations will also be allowed.
According to Masidi, these events are allowed but subject to the maximum 50% capacity of the room and in full compliance with the SOP.
The only exception to the relaxing of restrictions in the state is for locations which are still under the enhanced MCO (EMCO).
Meanwhile, sports, recreational activities involving a large number of participants, nightclubs or pubs, cinemas and live concerts or events with spectators are still prohibited.
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