Malaysia just issued a “corrected” SOP for Chinese New Year, replacing the original version which was roundly mocked by netizens.
Take a look at this newly “corrected” SOP for Chinese New Year 2021!
MKN just reversed their decision! Please see Malaysia Reverses Chinese New Year Restrictions!
Chinese New Year SOP : First Version Was A Joke!
When the Malaysia National Security Council (MKN) announced the Chinese New Year SOP for 2021, it was roundly mocked by netizens for its absurd rules.
For example, it told family members of the same household to visit each other! This meme shows just how absurd the suggestion was.
Malaysia “Corrects” SOP For Chinese New Year!
Just one day later, MKN issued a new, “corrected” SOP for Chinese New Year!
- The SOP now applies for the three days – 11, 12 and 19* February 2021.
- The family is now asked to celebrate at home, instead of visiting each other in the same house.
- The family reunion dinner is only allowed for family members residing in the same house.
- The arbitrary limit of 20 people in the same house, was removed.
- The ridiculous requirement to physically distance in the household was removed.
- The absurd prohibition for family members to greet or touch each other was removed.
- No one is allowed to go to temples and houses of worship.
- Lion / dragon dance is forbidden.
- Tanglung and Chingay parades are forbidden.
- Chinese opera and stage shows are forbidden.
- Pre-celebration sales are only allowed in selected premises. Online purchase is encouraged.
* 19th February is when Pai Ti Kong (Bai Tian Gong) is celebrated by the Hokkien people.
This strict stay-at-home Chinese New Year SOP will mean that all Chinese families will have to celebrate by themselves, without an actual reunion dinner.
The government should really KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) by banning gatherings and visitations for all 16 days of Chinese New Year – from the eve to Chap Goh Meh.
By only highlighting those 3 days, it opens up the possibility of people misinterpreting the SOP to mean that it’s okay to have reunion dinners or visitations on the other days of Chinese New Year.
Please stay safe, everyone, so that we can celebrate Chinese New Year with our family and friends next year!
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