Restarting property, construction sectors in the new norm
KUCHING: As property and construction sectors are restarting work, however due to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for these industries, it will definitely affect the property prices, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok. He said with social distancing that has to be observed in construction […]
Shell promotes worry-free payment from June 15-July 26
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia is encouraging cashless payments for a quick and safe experience when they fuel-up in this new normal, starting from June 15 until July 26, 2020. In a statement on Saturday, Shell Malaysia said customers who opt for cashless payment methods such as debit cards, Touch ‘n Go eWallet and Boost eWallet, […]
WHO concerned many countries still on upswing of pandemic
GENEVA: World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday that it’s concerned that many countries, particularly the global south, are still on the upswing of the Covid-19 pandemic, and again called for global solidarity to overcome difficulties for “over 100 years”. “We are concerned that we are still very much on the upswing of this pandemic […]
Gloomy days for hotel business
KUCHING: Of the 136 member hotels under the Malaysia Budget Hotels Association Sarawak Chapter, 99 of them were closed during the first and second phases of the movement control order (MCO), said its chairman Stephen Wong. “Whether it is permanent, we are not sure at this point in time. We, MyBHA headquarters and Sarawak Chapter, […]
Decision on haj to be known on June 11
PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will send pilgrims for the haj season this year will be announced on Thursday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. Also to be announced on Thursday is the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on congregational and Friday prayers during the recovery […]
Sarawak exempted
Act 342 applicable to all states, says minister PUTRAJAYA: The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) is applicable to all states except Sarawak which has its own Act, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri said therefore, other states have no choice but to enforce […]
Muhyiddin’s MCO decision now seeing results
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s unpopular but bold decision to take the bull by the horns in handling the Covid-19 pandemic has saved the day for Malaysia. Assuming the post of Prime Minister at a most difficult time, he did not hesitate to impose the movement control order (MCO) to keep people indoors and reduce transmission of […]
No decision on this year’s pilgrimage yet
KUCHING: Whether or not Sarawakian Muslims would be allowed to perform the haj in Mecca this year is yet to decided, said Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president Datuk Misnu Taha. He said the state’s Islamic Council was waiting for the relevant decision from the federal government. “So far we have not received any update from […]
Pegging ringgit during Covid-19 not appropriate
KUALA LUMPUR: Pegging the ringgit during the Covid-19 crisis is not appropriate, given the issues confronting the nation are related to health and economic integration. Economic analyst Associate Prof Dr Madeline Berma said the Covid-19 pandemic has not only paralysed Malaysia’s economy, but also that of other countries. “We cannot equate the financial crisis that […]
Battling two enemies
KUCHING: Malaysia is fighting a battle on two fronts – Covid-19 pandemic and power struggle by greedy politicians. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, who pointed this out, said the Covid-19 global pandemic was a struggle between life and death, adding, that alone was enough to cripple any nation. He said Prime […]
