All ops under the Youth and Sports Ministry closed for now

BELOW are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) for activities under the jurisdiction of the Youth and Sports Ministry during the movement control order (MCO) period.

Q : Will the ministry and agencies under the ministry operate as usual during the MCO?

A : All operations under the ministry and its agencies have been closed from March 18 following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the MCO to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Q : Is there a way to contact the ministry and its agencies throughout the MCO period?

A : Yes, there is an operation room which has been set up at Bilik Mesyuarat Aras 6 in Putrajaya. It operates from 8am to 4.30pm except on weekends. There are also numbers you can call: 1. 03-8871 3622 2. 03-8871 3434 3. 03-8871 3505

Q : Are the Youth and Sports Skills Training Institute (ILKBS) closed during MCO?

A : All ILKBS are closed during the MCO period and it will depend on the instructions by the government from time to time. However, the institutes’ administration can help facilitate the needs for students who want to use the accommodation facilities due to unforeseen circumstances. However, these students must limit their movements in and out of the institutes for monitoring purposes.

Q : Will ILKBS students undergoing industrial training also be given time off during the MCO?

A : Students who are undergoing industrial training at public or private premises that carry out essential services can do so, however, it depends on the approval given by the respective institutes.

Q : Can applications to register new youth bodies or organisations still be done?

A : Yes, applications can be done online through http://eroyv2.gov.my/ and users can refer to the guidelines provided.

Q : Can youth organisations continue with activities or annual general meetings planned during MCO?

A :No.

Q : What is the status of local and international sports events organised?

A : All gatherings, programmes, youth events and sports organised or approved by the ministry and agencies under it must postpone the events until April 30, 2020.

Q : Are the free running tracks available at the national stadium during weekends still operational?

A : The usage of the free running tracks at the National Stadium, KL Sports City during the weekends will be closed for now.

Q : Are all sports complexes under the Malaysia Stadium Corporation closed during the MCO?

A : Yes, KL Sports City, Bukit Kiara Sports Complex, Jalan Duta Sports Complex, Setiawangsa Sports Complex as well as Shah Alam Sports Complex are closed in line with the MCO period.

Q : Can the public get treatment at the National Sports Medicine Centre?

A : No, the centre is closed during the MCO.