What are the key red zones affected by this new ruling?

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Red Zone Areas Impacted by New Work-From-Home Ruling

Approximately one million workers in management and supervisory roles across both public and private sectors are set to work from home starting October 22, 2020, as part of new measures implemented in Covid-19 red zone areas. This directive specifically targets individuals in Sabah, Labuan, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor, aiming to curb the spread of the virus by reducing the number of people present at workplaces. The decision follows the identification of nine workplace clusters in Selangor alone, underscoring the need for enhanced preventative measures.
Selangor and Federal Territories Affected

The work-from-home instruction will be enforced in several districts within Selangor and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. These areas have been designated as red zones under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). The affected districts in Selangor include Petaling, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Klang, and Kuala Langat. Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya are also included in this directive.
Sabah Districts Under Conditional MCO

A significant number of districts in Sabah are also designated as red zones and will be subject to the new work-from-home ruling. These include Beaufort, Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Papar, Putatan, Sandakan, Semporna, and Tawau. Additionally, the districts of Ranau, Tuaran, Keningau, Kudat, Tambunan, and Penampang in Sabah are also identified as red zones impacted by this measure.
Support for Essential Workers and Testing

While the majority of management and supervisory staff in these red zones are required to work remotely, exceptions will be made for individuals involved in critical sectors such as finance, payment processing, enforcement, and welfare services. For employees residing in red zones under CMCO who must commute to their offices, Covid-19 swab tests will be mandatory. The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will cover the costs of these tests for its contributors, ensuring that essential personnel can continue their duties safely. Further detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) are expected to be issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti).

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