KUALA LUMPUR: A quarantine-based approach to training will be allowed for Malaysian Football League (MFL), Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) and Sepak Takraw League (STL) teams starting next Monday (Feb 15).
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government made the decision to allow such training after various risk assessments following a proposal by the Youth and Sports Ministry.
"However, all athletes and players must follow strict standard operating procedures," he said at a press conference on Tuesday (Feb 9).
Ismail Sabri said the training location and the movement of athletes must be conducted according to the "sports bubble" model.
"Accommodation for athletes must follow the camp and home quarantine SOP that has been set," he said.
The Youth and Sports Ministry also proposed for a few sports activities to be permitted, especially individual and contact-less sports for the purpose of physical fitness and health, he added.
"We are in the midst of scrutinising the proposal and we will make an announcement soon," Ismail Sabri said.
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