THE government has allowed dine-ins at all restaurants effective tomorrow, said Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The senior minister said that only two people are allowed per table and they must maintain social distancing of one metre.

“Restaurants must also place one worker to monitor those who are coming into the restaurants. 

“They must also control the number of people in the restaurants and follow strict standard operating procedure,” he said during a press conference today. 

He also said shops selling clothes, shoes and accessories will also be allowed to operate.

He said restaurants will be allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm for dine-in, takeaway and drive-through services.  

Ismail Sabri also said all remaining retail sectors will be allowed to open from tomorrow.  

“All retail outlets must follow all the SOP in place and sanitise their premises three times a day.”

Among them are photography shops, photography services, secondhand outlets, flower shops, nursery stores, handicraft and souvenir shops, sports equipment stores, household appliances and kitchen utensils, vehicle accessories and others. 

It also includes those who are selling clothes and other items at the night markets.  

As for the clothes shop, Ismail Sabri said premises must provide disposable gloves for customers who are picking out their clothing.

He said for cosmetics, skin care and perfume shops, only trading activities were allowed.  

“Face-to-face consultation and the use of cosmetic testers are not allowed.  

“For photo shops or photography services, the use of the studios only can involve one customer and a photographer.  

“Use of filming studios except for passport, visa and licence photo services is not allowed.” – February 9, 2021.