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Continue to comply with MCO

BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has again appealed to the people of Bintulu to continue complying with the movement control order (MCO), which has entered its third phase, or face severe punishment. He said that this was to help the efforts of the government to ensure that Malaysia and especially Bintulu could […]

Airline companies must obey SOP even if MCO ends

PUTRAJAYA: Airline companies must still comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the government even if the third phase of the movement control order (MCO) ends on April 28, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He stressed that all aviation operations were subject to government approval despite recent advertisements on the sale […]

Punish ill-behaved foreigners

KUCHING: Severe penalties must be imposed on foreign nationals found guilty of assaulting law enforcement officers, says Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. In addressing a recent case where an illegal immigrant struck a police officer manning a roadblock, Minos said such ill behaviour must not be tolerated. “Our enforcers are merely […]

Compromise and comply

KUCHING: The movement control order (MCO) which has been further extended to April 28 is intended to keep the people safe from the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the people cannot deny that the MCO brings a huge impact on their lives, it is important for them to suck it up and comply with the order. According […]

Magnum to remain closed until April 28

KUCHING: Following the latest announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on April 10, 2020, the Movement Control Order has been extended until 28 April 2020. Magnum will continue to comply and keep their outlets nationwide closed, including cancelling all draws until April 28, 2020. The following draws will be affected:– 329/20 (28 March)– […]

People’s attitude determines success of MCO

KUALA LUMPUR: Public compliance to the Movement Control Order (MCO) soared to 99 per cent yesterday, with warning issued by the authorities that there will be no more soft mode or advice given to those who defy the order. Perhaps, it has seeped into the people’s head the reason behind the government’s enforcement of the […]

Calls for tougher penalties on MCO flouters

KUCHING: The success of the movement control order (MCO) undoubtedly relies on the compliance level of the public. With a 95 percent compliance rate, according to official reports, it is evident that some people are still stuck in their daily routine and lifestyle, landing this group in trouble with the law for flouting the MCO. […]

Yii happy with compliance level in Miri

MIRI: Several supermarkets and wet markets in this district are imposing social distancing measures as the nation enters the second phase of the movement control order (MCO), said mayor Adam Yii. “They are also taking proactive precautionary measures such as checking their customers’ body temperatures before allowing them to enter the premises,” he added. He […]

All mosques, surau comply with order

KUCHING: All mosques and surau in the state are complying well with the movement control order (MCO), said Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He clarified that all religious activities and Friday congregational prayers had been suspended temporarily following the Covid-19 pandemic. “To date, we have yet to […]

AirAsia Group suspends most international flights

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd has temporarily suspended all of its international flights for operations in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines in light of Covid-19. As for AirAsia Indonesia, the airline group has significantly reduced the frequency of its international flights, while domestic operations continue at reduced frequency. “The board believes this temporary fleet hibernation is the right thing […]