RAFFLES UNIVERSITY
RESPONSE TO
COVID-19
STANDARD OPERATING PROEDURE (SOP)
ANNOUNCEMENT
FACE MASK IS COMPULSORY IN RU PREMISES
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the new protocol of relaxation in wearing mask measures. However, Raffles University remains the measure of wearing face mask in RU premises to keep everyone safe until further notice.
Sincerely Regards,
Raffles University
9 September 2022
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Staff Status | MOH SOP | RU SOP |
| Covid-19 positive | COVID-19 positive cases have the option to end quarantine earlier if their supervised RTK-Ag test result on Day-4 is negative. This test can be done at the nearest health facility or virtually. This RTK-Ag test can also be done on Day-5 or 6 for the purpose of early release from quarantine. If tested positive, they must continue to quarantine until Day-7. No other test needed after completion of quarantine. |
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In Campus / Local Students:
SAS department: +60127215898
International Students:
Admission Department:+60167101269
Is the RU campus open?
Yes! Only visitors with 2 doses of vaccine + 14 days are allowed to visit campus. All visitors must follow the SOP of Raffles University.
What is the current Teaching & Learning Practice?
Raffles University has launched the Blended Learning mode for Teaching and Learning. The Blended Learning includes physical and online learning through Microsoft Teams and Learning Management Systems.
Do I need to return to campus for conventional class?
Most of the Raffles Students are required to return to campus for conventional class based on the schedule given. Please refer to SAS email.
What action has been taken for International Students?
International office staff will visit hostel or communicate, preferably by video, with hostel students daily to ensure students have sufficient food supplies and are in good health.
What is MySejatera?
MySejahtera is an application developed by the Government of Malaysia to assist in monitoring COVID-19 outbreak in the country by empowering users to assess their health risk against COVID-19. This application also provides the Ministry of Health (MOH) with the necessary information to plan for early and effective countermeasures. It is a common practice in Malaysia to scan the MySejahtera before you enter any building/shop lots. [Download Mysejahtera]
Students Administration and Services Department (SAS)
+60127215898
Admission / International Students Office
+60167101269
Prospect Students
+60177029838 / enquiry@raffles-university.edu.my / click here
What is Covid-19?
Covid 19 can be transmitted through Airborne, human contact, contaminated objects and wild animal contact.
The symptoms are fevers, cough, sneeze, shortness of breath.
- View more information about Covid-19 at here.
- View the latest information about Covid-19 in Malaysia here
How can I prevent Covid-19?
- Always wash your hand
- #Stayhome during MCO period
- Wear a mask when you go out
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hand
What is Malaysia Movement Control Order?
Prime Minister of Malaysia announced Malaysia Movement Control Order on 16 March 2020 to prevent the further penetration of Covid-19.
Movement Control Order (CMCO)
Phase 1: 18 March 2020 – 31 March 2020.
Phase 2: 1 April 2020 to 14 April 2020.
Phase 3: 15 April 2020 – 28 April 2020.
Phase 4: 29 April 2020 – 3 May 2020
All education institution, entertainment and shops have to be closed. Only grocery store, restaurant and particular industries are allowed to open from 7 am – 7 pm. However, the dine-in section is not permitted; it is replaced with take-away or delivery only. Malaysian residents are required to stay home, with only one household is allowed to purchase stuff outdoor.
Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO)
Phase 5: 4 May – 11 May 2020
Phase 6: 12 May – 9 June 2020
Some of the economic sectors are allowed to operate. However, the business has to follow the standard operation procedures (SOPs) including social distancing, wearing of facial mask, sanitising the common area and so on. A large gathering is prohibited. Interstate travels is only allowed with valid reason.
Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)
Phase 7: 10 June – 31 August 2020
Most of the businesses are allowed to operate as long as they are following the SOPs such as recording of clients’ data for tracking purpose, temperature measuring, mask-wearing and so on.
With the latest announcement of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), there are 5 categories tertiary education students are allowed to resume their face-to-face learning environment from July onward. Read more here.
