Clerk loses RM54,000, cheated by mask seller on WhatsApp
ALOR GAJAH: A female clerk in an automotive company here lost RM54,000 after she was allegedly cheated through the WhatsApp application on March 15. Alor Gajah District police chief Supt Arshad Abu said the 37-year-old victim claimed she bought the masks to sell them to the public as well as for her personal use following […]
Two million face masks for Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will distribute two million face masks to Sarawakians. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that priority would be given to those at identified Covid-19 hotspots such as Kuching, Serian, Sarikei, Betong, Bintulu, Miri and Limbang. “We have placed an order for two million masks which will arrive directly […]
Gazette price of masks at 50 sen each
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has urged the government to refrain from increasing the price of the 3-ply face masks. In a statement yesterday, the party said the government should reduce the price of the masks from 80 sen to 50 sen each instead of increasing the maximum price to RM2 each. “PSB fully agrees […]
1,500 masks for Sarawak General Hospital
By Nur Ashikin Louis & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) had given 1,500 N95-type masks to Sarawak General Hospital yesterday morning. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii stated that since the surge in positive cases of Covid-19, his party and its office has been trying to source for essential supplies and materials […]
Government agrees to lower price of face masks
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to lower the price of face masks, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today. He said the government would announce the new price of the item after the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) held a meeting with industry players. “The price of RM2 is too expensive, […]
10 mln face masks to be brought in from China
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 million pieces of face masks will be brought in from China in stages to meet the shortage of the item in the country, said Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the supply of face mask is part of the agreement between Malaysia and China. Transport Ministry is […]
Pharmacies in Mukah low on stock
MUKAH: The supply of reasonably priced face masks as well as hand sanitisers here is still currently out stock amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A survey by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday found that all the three pharmacies in town were running out of stock of the two much-needed items. An assistant at one of the pharmacies […]
Government permits import of face masks to meet shortage
PUTRAJAYA: The government now permits the import of face masks to meet a shortage in the domestic market as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Announcing this yesterday, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the permission to allow imports came into force Thursday after the ceiling price of the mask […]
Masks, gloves don’t stop virus spread
BY AMÉLIE BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS Wearing masks and gloves as a precaution against coronavirus is ineffective, unnecessary for the vast majority of people, and may even spread infections faster, experts said Tuesday. While near-total lockdowns have been imposed in Italy, Spain and now France, the World Health Organisation’s advice has remained unchanged since the start of the […]
Toilet paper cannot replace face masks
KUCHING: Members of the public have been told that toilet paper cannot replace face masks. Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii pointed out yesterday that a proper three-ply mask included an additional layer which was waterproof to stop mucous from either spreading out or to the mouth and nose. “Toilet paper does not have such waterproof […]
