Let us all pray we can 'balik kampung' this Aidilfitri - Ismail Sabri
“Let’s pray that we can balik kampung (return to our hometowns) for Aidilfitri this year,” Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, referring to the current downward trend of daily Covid-19 cases.
He said if the current downward trend continues, it is possible for interstate travel to be allowed, with risk assessment from the Ministry of Health (MOH), and people can return to their hometowns and villages to celebrate Aidilfitri this year...
“Let’s pray that we can balik kampung (return to our hometowns) for Aidilfitri this year,” Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, referring to the current downward trend of daily Covid-19 cases.
He said if the current downward trend continues, it is possible for interstate travel to be allowed, with risk assessment from the Ministry of Health (MOH), and people can return to their hometowns and villages to celebrate Aidilfitri this year.
“Last year, on the advice of the MOH, we did not return to celebrate Raya. I am also from a village and it is a must to return to the village. It has become a routine. When I could not do it, I was disappointed.
“However, with the declining cases and the R-Naught, which has also dropped to 0.88 thus far, the MOH will evaluate. Let's pray that we can balik kampung this Raya,” he said when appearing as a guest on the ‘Ruang Bicara’ programme produced by Bernama TV in Kuala Lumpur last night.
This year's Aidilfitri is expected to fall on May 13.
Ismail Sabri stressed that the decision to open state borders should be considered carefully because when interstate travel was allowed previously, cases due to clusters of those returning to villages increased.
The minister also said roadblocks at district borders were taken off from late last night because the interdistrict movement has been allowed from today. However, roadblocks as state borders will be maintained.
Commenting on recreational and public parks, which have not yet opened in some states although the government has allowed them to operate, Ismail Sabri said that there should be no issue on the matter as the government has decided the parks could be opened.
“Parks for recreational purposes, including theme parks, have been allowed to resume operations because these parks are open places, they are less risky than indoor areas. The public can refer to the local authority on SOPs on parks reopening in their areas, or refer to the National Security Council,” he said.
- Bernama
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