Stricter SOPs This MCO - Will It Affect The Local Automotive Sales?
Following the increase in Covid-19 cases that have been out of control lately, the government has taken precautionary measures by implementing the Movement Control Order (MCO) which came into force on 25 May.
For this time's MCO, there are no operational barriers for any sector of the economy, however, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being tightened to curb the spread of virus, including for the automotive industry. One of the general SOPs is that business premises must adhere to the operating hours from 8 am to 8 pm.
Based on this latest SOP, the opening of distribution premises are allowed, but only for sales, service and spare parts centers only (3S).
Distributors are also encouraged to establish an appointment system or any appropriate activity online. Activities that involve touch, such as test drive sessions in the showroom, are not allowed.
For a complete list of the MCO SOP for Trade & Distribution issued by the government, you can click on this link: MCO SOP FOR DISTRIBUTION TRADE
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KUALA LUMPUR
VRQ6340
SELANGOR
BST8165
JOHOR
JE4745J
PULAU PINANG
PSF6587
PERAK
APL5650
PAHANG
CFH7725
KEDAH
KGJ1782
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEL9216
KOTA KINABALU
SJU1860
KUCHING
QAB5856P
Last updated 22 Sep, 2026
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+1.38
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VPR
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Diesel
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RM 5.12
+2.08
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RM 5.32
+2.08
Last updated 30 Apr, 2026
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