Smoother rides for deliverymen

Traders and food deliverymen who send over food and groceries are eligible to apply for the MCO Movement Card which is aimed at helping the police enforce the MCO at roadblocks on Penang island.

WORRIED if you would be stopped by the authorities while delivering orders to your customers during the movement control order (MCO)?

Fret no more, as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has now introduced the MCO Movement Card for traders, hawkers and those doing delivery services during this period.

MBPP mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang said the initiative was introduced to monitor, coordinate and control the movement of traders and food deliverymen, and at the same time help police enforce the MCO.

“This initiative was decided after a discussion with the Penang police in order to give some leeway for those who really need to move in order to deliver goods to their customers.

“This card holder, however, can use the card only within the 10km radius of their business address,” he said in a press conference at Komtar yesterday.

Yew said the two groups eligible for the MCO Movement Card are traders and food deliverymen who send over food and groceries such as fresh fish, vegetables and fruits.

He said those who fall under both the categories could apply for the card via the MBPP website and through the link provided in the MBPP Facebook page.

He said a minimum fee of RM5 per card would be imposed on the applicant.

“This card is only for those who really need to move during the MCO period.

“Please do not misuse it, we have the right to revoke the card at any time without notice if we find the card has been abused,” he said.

Yew also said that traders and food deliverymen are encouraged to have their own medical checkup before starting their operations.