What is required for interstate travel during this period?

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Interstate Travel Requires Prior Police Permission

During the period of March 18 to March 31, Malaysians are required to obtain prior written permission from a police officer in charge of a police station to travel from one state to another. This regulation is part of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020, which were gazetted on March 18.
Conditions for Movement Within States

While interstate travel is restricted, movement within a state or federal territory is also limited to specific reasons. These include performing official duties, purchasing or delivering food and daily necessities, seeking healthcare services, or travelling to and from premises that provide essential services. Other permissible movements are to premises involved in the food supply chain, those selling food and beverages via drive-through, takeaway, or delivery, and any other premises allowed to open with the Director-General's written consent.
Prohibition on Gatherings

The regulations also impose a strict prohibition on all gatherings, irrespective of their purpose, which includes religious, sports, recreational, social, or cultural events. The only exception noted is for funeral ceremonies, provided the number of attendees is kept to a minimum.
Definition of Infected Local Areas

These measures are being implemented following the declaration of the entire Malaysia as "infected local areas" due to the threat of Covid-19. This declaration was made by the Health Minister in a separate order, the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) Order 2020, gazetted on March 17. The order listed all states and federal territories in Malaysia as infected local areas.

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