Don’t take children out during CMCO
KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) which allows certain economic sectors to operate is not a licence for families to go out freely. In pointing this out, Malaysian Parents Consultative Association (Mapim) Sarawak branch chairman, Omar Immun said since the CMCO, some parents have begun to take their children out. “It is disturbing to […]
Enforce ‘no visiting’ rule during Gawai
KUCHING: Longhouse and village chiefs have been urged to monitor their own respective areas of jurisdiction to enforce the “no visiting” police during the coming Hari Raya Puasa and Gawai Dayak. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Nyipa’s idea is for them to assign members of their village development and security committees (JKKKs) or women’s bureaux […]
Mixed reaction to working from home
MUKAH: Civil servants working from home (WFH) during the movement control order (MCO) had mixed reaction to the new normal of service delivery resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. WFH is not their choice, but for the sake of their health and that of others, they do so. The MCO is also one of the measures […]
Ibans working away give Gawai a miss
SIBU: Pictures of tuak (rice wine), ngajat (a dance) video clips and Iban songs have started to emerge on the Facebook pages of many Ibans, a clear indication that the harvest season has ended and the community is preparing to mark Hari Gawai on June 1. Usually, many of those working and living far away from home would return to their […]
Do not regret later over stubbornness to ‘balik kampung’
KUALA LUMPUR: As Hari Raya this Sunday draws near, more people seem to attempt to sneak across the state borders to go back to their hometowns. Although since the conditional movement control order (CMCO) began on May 4, the government has gradually given more leeway, there are still those who seek the loopholes in the […]
MP warns parents not to bring kids out
KUCHING: Parents are advised to take extra precautions not to expose their young children to any risk of infection, including Covid-19. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this includes not taking children out to public areas like shopping malls or any unnecessary gatherings during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. “Health director-general Datuk […]
Don’t bring children to public places
KUCHING: Parents should not bring their children out to public places for the time being, said Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She explained that children were among those at higher risk from Covid-19. “It is still dangerous to bring children to places such as supermarket, eateries […]
Overcome fear of coming to hospitals, clinics
MELAKA: It is a very heart-breaking situation when the fear of contracting Covid-19, as reported by a media outlet recently, have stopped patients from going to hospitals and clinics to get much-needed medical services. This situation is no laughing matter and medical personnel are concerned that people who need medical attention, especially chronic illness patients suffering from heart disease, […]
Do not be the reason your children get infected by Covid-19 virus
KUALA LUMPUR: Since the government imposed the conditional movement control order (CMCO) on May 4, many parents have brought their young children out on shopping trips to buy clothes for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. They seem to have thrown caution to the wind, ignoring the silent killer, the Covid-19 virus, that is waiting […]
S. Africa records highest number of daily Covid-19 cases
CAPE TOWN: South Africa on Friday recorded 785 confirmed cases of Covid-19, the highest number in the 24-hour cycle since the country reported its first case in early March, said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. According to his daily update, the total number of the confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 13,524, with […]
