One more fatality in Malaysia, death toll now four
PUTRAJAYA: One COVID-19 patient has died today, bringing the number of fatalities in the country so far to four, the Health Ministry said. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the latest death was of a 50-year-old Malaysian man, Case 238 who was from the tabligh cluster. “He was admitted to the Melaka Hospital […]
State records 7 more positive cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded seven more Covid-19 positive cases, bringing the total of positive cases to 58 since the first positive case was reported on Mar 13. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said all the new cases are being treated at Sarawak General Hospital. “All of them are from Kuching ― […]
Public yet to understand MCO, says mayor
MIRI: Many people in the city is still not widely understood of the movement control order (MCO) announced early this week, hence, authorities should come up with new strategies and ways to have better communication with the public, says Miri Mayor Adam Yii. Yii disclosed this after conducted a ground check at several areas yesterday. […]
Chamber urges government help businesses, workers
KUCHING: In light of the desperate economic climate, the government needs to come up with drastic measures and effective policies to counter the negative impacts that have arisen from the Covid-19 pandemic, says Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. “With the slumping oil prices we are facing […]
HOME IS WHERE HEALTH IS
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has pleaded with everyone to stay put at home and not go out unless it is really necessary for the duration of the movement control order (MCO). In this photo posted on Sarawak Public Communications Unit’s (Ukas) Facebook page, Abang Johari holds out a ‘Duduk Rumah, Jangan […]
15 healthcare workers infected with Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12 staff members from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and three more from the private healthcare sector have been infected with Covid-19. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all 12 from MoH are now in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and require respiratory aid. “The virus knows no […]
Comply and stay indoors on third day of MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The Movement Control Order (MCO) enters its third day today, and hopefully more people will comply as it is aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the country. After the first day which saw only about 60 per cent compliance, immediate action by the authorities, especially the police which held road blocks […]
Not all heroes wear capes
KUCHING: In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, there are frontlines putting their lives at risk, carrying out their responsibilities and serving the community to prevent the spread of the virus. Apart from local authorities to ensure enforcement and public safety, many health practitioners were called to be on duty in treating the infected persons […]
Contactless delivery at KFC, Pizza Hut
KUCHING: Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Pizza Hut Malaysia are implementing contactless delivery and self-collect options. QSR Brands, Malaysia’s leading restaurant chain operator with more than 1,100 KFC and Pizza Hut outlets nationwide, is taking extra measures to ensure the health and safety of its customers and team members, and will continue to serve customers […]
Three more quarantine centres
KUCHING: Three more venues have been identified as quarantine centres here in the capital city, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah who is also the State Disaster Management Committee chairman said the identified venues are Institut Kemajuan Desa, Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara Sarawak (Intan) and Tun Abdul Razak Campus Teacher’s Training […]
