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[Updated] FAQ for Running and Cycling In Klang Valley, Putrajaya and Selangor During CMCO

After the initial announcement banning all sporting activities during the Conditional Movement Control Orders (CMCO) for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the local and state governments have changed their decisions.

Individuals are now allowed to go running, cycling, hiking and other sporting activities depending on its nature. However, please keep in mind that these provisions are to enable you to keep healthy physically and mentally.

Please do not use this opportunity to abuse and circumvent our government’s effort in curbing the spread of COVID-19.

With the latest Conditional MCO (CMCO) in place for Selangor, KL and Putrajaya in effect from Oct 14th till 27th, here are some practices and procedures where you can still enjoy pushing your maximum heart rate.

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What Sports Can I Do?

Non-contact sports for individuals, placed outdoors and limited to 10 people in a group. Swimming is still off-limits but gymnasiums have reopened.

Please continue to observe social distancing and keep a mask on when you have stopped exercising.

Where Can I Go Running?

In your own neighbourhood and towns or cities, within your district boundaries and adhering to roadblocks.

Where Can I Go Cycling?

On the roads in your own neighbourhood, towns or cities, within your district boundaries and adhering to roadblocks. Please stay off the highways.

Do note that Genting Sempah has been sealed off, a short distance away from the Hospital Orang Asli in Gombak, Selangor.

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We are happy to note that some public parks in Kuala Lumpur have reopened. Here’s a list as of Oct 23rd.

  • Perdana Botanical Gardens, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Awam Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Metropolitan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Tugu, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Rekreasi Pudu Ulu, Kuala Lumpur
  • Bukit Gasing, Selangor
  • Bukit Wawasan Puchong, Selangor
  • Shah Alam Community Forest, Selangor

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Please note that Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya have their own restrictions on certain public parks, indoor sporting facilities and forests. We’ve updated the places listed as prohibited as of Oct 23rd here.

  • Taman Tugu, Kuala Lumpur
  • Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
  • FRIM – Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • Putrajaya Botanical Gardens, Putrajaya
  • Wetlands Park, Putrajaya
  • Taman Wawasan, Putrajaya
  • Taman Putra Perdana, Putrajaya
  • Taman Rimba Alam, Putrajaya
  • Taman Saujana Hijau, Putrajaya
  • Marina Putrajaya
  • Putrajaya Challenge Park (Taman Cabaran)
  • Water Sports Complex, Putrajaya
  • Pusat Rekreasi Air, Putrajaya
  • Kota Damansara Community Forest, Selangor
  • Taman Botani Shah Alam, Selangor

For more updates, please refer to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Defence and your local authorities.