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Mayor agrees to increase in fine for violating MCO

KUCHING: The increase in fine for those who breach the movement control order (MCO) regulations is good, however, it goes down to the effectiveness of the enforcement and cooperation from the public, said Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the federal government’s decision in increasing the fine is to […]

Thumbs-up to national immunisation programme

KUCHING: Several community leaders and village chiefs in Tatau district welcomed the government’s efforts on National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. They said the government’s move was a good one to cut off the chain of Covid-19 transmissions in order to safeguard the people. They also urged the public not to be influenced by negative elements on […]

Immunisation programme begins, daily new cases dip below 2,000

This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Feb 20 up to noon today. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 293,000. KUALA LUMPUR: Developments over this week have been reassuring with the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme having kicked off three days ago and daily new infections dipping below 2,000 yesterday […]

Don’t deny vaccine to pregnant, breastfeeding women

KUCHING: Pregnant and breastfeeding women must be allowed to get the Covid-19 vaccine if they want to, said Sarawak General Hospital Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar Dr Abigail Rembui Jerip.  “I think pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should be allowed to be vaccinated. The move by the Ministry of Health (MoH) further fuels unnecessary and baseless fear […]

People must consent to be vaccinated

KUCHING: The government will not force the coming Covid-19 vaccinations on the people. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said it would only be given to those who wanted it. “It will be an individual choice. We are aware there are people who said they will not get themselves vaccinated because of certain fears […]

Call to inculcate vaccine importance

SERIAN: The local people need to be properly informed about the importance of vaccine as protection against Covid-19. This can be done through relevant awareness programmes that could remove the public’s negative perception of the safety of the vaccine, said Serian Resident Tuah Suni. “The facts about the Covid-19 vaccine must be disseminated to the […]

Daily sanitisation at markets and tamu in Miri

KUCHING: Miri City mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang has announced that all markets and tamu (farmers’ market) under the jurisdiction of Miri City Council (MCC) will be sanitised daily. “This is an additional safety measure to safeguard the traders and the general public, namely the market and tamu patrons during the current Covid-19 outbreak. “Regular […]

Get tested if exposed, people told

KUCHING: Residents of Kota Samarahan were told to undergo Covid-19 screening if they showed any symptoms or were exposed to the outbreak through close contacts. Dwellers can go to health clinics for testing to prevent any further spread of the virus, said its MP Rubiah Wang. “I am saddened by the outbreak of Covid-19 in […]

Urban Trasformation Centre to remain closed

SIBU: With the emergence of two new clusters in the district and 105 new Covid-19 cases recorded, the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) will remain closed throughout the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. In a statement released today, the extension of the closure is an effort to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 in the district. […]

Government agencies to be mobilised for vaccination

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community leaders will be mobilised to get the public to register themselves for Covid-19 vaccinations. He said also to be mobilised were village heads and village development and security committees to lure the people in rural areas in Sabah and Sarawak, […]