UN chief pledges to defeat Covid-19, rebuild fairer world
NEW YORK: United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres pledged on Saturday night that all human beings should unite as one to combat the common enemy of coronavirus and rebuild a fairer world, reported Xinhua news agency. “Together, we will defeat this virus and rebuild a fairer world — as united global citizens and united nations,” the UN […]
Parents, children trying to get used to online lessons
MIRI: The escalating Covid-19 infections have shifted the country’s education process, from conventional classroom to online teaching. For parents, such approach is lauded as they viewed that the learning process of their children must continue. “Covid-19 has forced not only Malaysia, but the rest of the world, to adopt online teaching, but the government must […]
F&B operators navigate through MCO to sustain business
KUALA LUMPUR: As the movement control order (MCO) enters its 18th day today, food and beverage (F&B) businesses across the country, from cafe and restaurant owners to big-name fast-food outlets, manufacturers and retailers continue to feel the impact of Covid-19. Under the second phase of the MCO starting April 1, supermarkets, restaurants, and food delivery services are […]
Students’ access to internet vital
ONLINE TEACHING-AND-LEARNING KUALA LUMPUR: The move by public and private tertiary institutions to switch to online teaching-and-learning (PdP) following the movement control order (MCO) which was initially welcomed by all, has now hit the brakes. There are now claims that the approach is unrealistic as the move was made without considering the internet accessibility of […]
Bekenu residents stay updated
KUCHING: To say that the seriousness of Covid-19 situation was delivered poorly by the federal government to the public is debatable. In Bekenu, the village chiefs and community leaders (KMKK) have all been doing their best in communicating with the grassroots. Bekenu assemblywoman Rosey Yunus informed that the delivery of information on Covid-19 was done […]
Good gestures by AirAsia, MAS
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah yesterday praised AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) for coming up with ‘relief’ plans for their customers who were affected by Covid-19 pandemic. He stated that it was good to hear that the two airlines have come up with relief plans for those who have […]
Cops open 40 probe papers over fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened 40 investigation papers in connection with postings of fake news about Covid-19 on the social media since last Jan 25 until Tuesday. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said of the total, 11 cases were charged for an offence under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code, three […]
Supermarkets have enough stocks of household goods
KUCHING: Supermarket operators in the city have assured that they have sufficient stocks of all household products, so they urged the public to refrain from buying in bulk. Choice Group managing director Allan Hon said they would use all available resources to help as many people as possible during this difficult time. “If you have […]
Investiture ceremony put off
KUCHING: The investiture ceremony scheduled for March 25 here has been postponed until further notice due to the Covid-19 situation, according to Datuk Mustapa Han, senior private secretary to the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak. He said the postponement is in compliance with a directive of the State Disaster Management Committee yesterday for the temporary […]
