Covid-19 clusters imported: Dr Sim
KUCHING: There are four clusters in Sarawak that caused the rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus, says Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said all four clusters were suspected of being imported from outside into Sarawak. A cluster is from Sri Petaling (religious gathering), one cluster from Sarikei, one […]
Adhere to movement control order, says rep
SIBU: Tamin Assemblyman Christopher Gira has advised the people to adhere to the movement control order announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to contain the spread of Covid-19. He reminded them that two Malaysians had died due to Covid-19. “During this time, we should spend time alone at home and work from home,” […]
No restriction on Sarawak students in Malaya to return home
KUCHING: There is no restriction for Sarawak students from Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah to return to their home state during the Movement Control Order period beginning yesterday until March 31, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said these students, however, would have to undergo a two-week self-quarantine in accordance with the […]
Their Majesties visit crisis centre
PUTRAJAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday visited the Health Ministry’s National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) here. His Majesty was accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Present to welcome the royal couple were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba and his […]
Italy rushes new doctors into service as deaths rise above 2,500
ROME: Italy will rush 10,000 student doctors into service, scrapping their final exams, in an effort to help the struggling health service cope with the coronavirus which claimed another 345 lives. The death toll rose to 2,503 over the past 24 hours, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the total number of confirmed cases increased […]
Take Movement Control Order seriously, stay home
KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged all Malaysians to take the Movement Control Order, which takes effect today until March 31, seriously and stay at home. “It’s the first day of the Movement Control Order in our country. In simple words, just stay at home and distance yourself from others,” he said […]
Movement Control Order: FAQs about retail sector
KUALA LUMPUR: The nationwide Movement Control Order is now in force, from today until March 31, to curb the spread of Covid-19. This is the first time in history that Malaysia has enforced such an order as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Monday. Followings are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the order relating […]
Insurance, Takaful services continue amid movement restrictions
KUALA LUMPUR: Insurance companies and Takaful operators will remain open to provide services to their customers during the 14-day Movement Control Order that starts from today until March 31. Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) said proactive steps would be taken to ensure that essential […]
Restricted movement to adversely impact the economy in short term
KUALA LUMPUR: The nationwide movement restriction to contain the Covid-19 outbreak will adversely impact the economy in the short term, but its effects will be limited, said Kenanga Research. Since important government and business services is run as usual, and that the restriction will last for two weeks, the research house said the full impact would depend on how […]
PDRM withdraws interstates travel restriction
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police has withdrawn its plan to impose interstates travel restriction due to Covid-19 outbreak. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador in a statement said the decision was made after the directive had caused congestion at police stations and bust terminals. Therefore, the order for people to obtain a permit […]
