Moving in tandem

KUCHING: Sarawak is extending the movement control order (MCO) until April 14 in line with the federal move by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “In view of the extended MCO for another two weeks until April 14, I am seeking the cooperation of all Sarawakians to abide by the MCO and stay indoors,” Chief […]

MCO extension right call, says social welfare body

KUCHING: Social Welfare Council of Sarawak (SWCS) vice-president Chi Poh Yung has welcomed the extension of the movement control order (MCO) for two weeks in light of the current trend of Covid-19 cases in the country. He said it was the right decision as the number of nationwide Covid-19 cases reported daily was still at […]

Critical to comply with MCO

KUCHING:  The two-week extension of the movement control order (MCO) will not be able to halt the Covid-19 pandemic if people continue to not comply with the order. Stressing the paramount importance to flatten the curve of the virus, University Malaya (UM) epidemiologist Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud urged the government to optimise all […]

Aspirasi favours extending MCO

KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) supports the extension of the movement control order (MCO) until April 14. The old deadline was March 31. Its president Lina Soo said it had been discovered that the incubation period of Covid-19 was not limited to 14 days and may actually take up to 20 days. “Many carriers […]

Government wise to extend MCO

KUCHING: Staying put at home for an extended period to curb the Covid-19 pandemic worked for China and its people, so Malaysians must follow suit, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said there was no choice but for the government to extend the movement control order (MCO) for two more […]

MCO extended to April 14

KUALA LUMPUR: The Movement Control Order (MCO) period will be extended to April 14, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced today. He said the extension of the MCO period was announced early to enable the people to be prepared. “Those who are currently at their hometown need not rush back to Kuala Lumpur this […]