The third lockdown is underway in Penang for the Timur Laut (North-East Penang Island) Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan districts which goes into effect tomorrow May 10 till May 23, 2021.
Food operators like restaurants, food courts, food stalls, food trucks etc can only operate from 6am to 10pm.
Nevertheless, food can only be on a takeaway basis.
As for petrol stations in these areas, they are also allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm.
Outdoor activities like jogging and cycling are not allowed. As for apa and reflexology outlets, they are not allowed to operate also.
Other activities which are not allowed to operate are pubs, nightclubs and movie theatres.
Meanwhile, Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow said in a press conference that that 83% of the ICU beds in hospitals in the state have been taken up due to the pandemic.
He also advised Penangites to strictly adhere to the SOPs to combat the pandemic.