Common-sense approach to defeating the Covid scourge
By Ahmad Faizal Since the detection of patient zero in Wuhan, the rapid unrelenting progression of this scourge since December 2019 has been the direct result of a failure in basic public health. This public health debacle was caused by the dithering of international and national health authorities worldwide which continues to permit “non-medical considerations” […]
‘Faceless’ city
KUCHING: Not a bare face was seen among people strolling in the city today as Kuching celebrated the 32nd anniversary of its elevation to a city. It was apparent that everyone took the government’s rule on seriously in regards to the mandatory use of face masks in public or crowded places, which came into effect […]
‘Work together to beat virus’
MIRI: Lambir assemblyman Ripin Lamat urged the people of Sarawak to always work together to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. He said this while officiating at the Miri District level Merdeka@Community programme here yesterday (July 23). He added that the people must always maintain good personal hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus. He reminded […]
Record low of one new case, no local transmission
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has hit new milestones in the fight against COVID-19, with just one new case reported today but without local transmissions, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the single case today is the lowest ever in the second wave of the pandemic, bringing the cumulative figure to 8,640 cases. “We […]
More aware of importance of SOPs
SIBU: More people are now aware of the importance of complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO), said Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting. He told New Sarawak Tribune on July 1, “Since May 12, when the coffeeshops were allowed to receive dine-in customers, awareness of […]
Going out in the New Norm
Going out in the new normal is definitely a new experience for each of us. Not only in Malaysia, but also worldwide. Before the pandemic, the usage of face masks was only during the mid-year haze season, and even then, it was not compulsory. However, now, without a face mask, one could be denied entry […]
RM6m spent to prepare kindies for reopening
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Rural Development allocated RM6 million to disinfect and prepare equipment at all Department of Community Development (Kemas) kindergartens and child care centres nationwide as a precautionary measure against Covid-19, said Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr Abd Latiff Ahmad. He said the Kemas kindergartens and child care centres would use the rotation attendance system, whereby only […]
Betadine confirmed effective against coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR: Laboratory testing completed at the Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre (Tidrec) at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, has confirmed the effectiveness of Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash against the novel coronavirus (SARS – Co V- 2) which causes Covid-19 disease. Betadine is manufactured and distributed in Malaysia by Mundipharma. Betadine Gargle and […]
Comply with the SOPs: Rep
KUCHING: Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni has reminded Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) to ensure that programmes and activities conducted comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government. He said that during the recovery movement control order (RMCO), the SOPs should be complied with to maintain safety and avoid […]
Continue complying with SOP: PM
TANGKAK: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday reminded the public to continue complying with the government’s standard operating procedure (SOP) as long as the Covid-19 infection in the country has not been fully eradicated and its vaccine yet to be found. “With the approach and strategy that we are implementing (to combat Covid-19 transmission), […]
