Do not politicise emergency proclamation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Proclamation of Emergency to curb the Covid-19 pandemic should not be politicised, and the context of its importance should be understood, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said that the proclamation was to facilitate and strengthen all government actions in controlling the spread of the virus by […]
Important to balance economic, health aspects during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to implement the movement control order (MCO) for the second time by providing certain flexibility, especially for the economic sector, has not been easy, but had to be made in order to strike a balance between the people’s health and the economy. For Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri […]
Failure to observe physical distancing to blame for rise in Covid-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Tomorrow marks a year since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country with the first case involving three Chinese nationals who entered Malaysia via Johor from Singapore on Jan 20, 2020. During the first wave, majority of the Covid-19 cases were imported and did not involve Malaysians, while the infection during the second wave […]
Business owners can stop people from entering their premises
KUALA LUMPUR: Owners of business premises are allowed to inspect customer’s wrists and ban those with a quarantine wristband from entering their outlets, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said business owners could also lodge a police report so that detentions could be made on those who had had violated […]
Government cannot impose travel ban for Batu Sapi by-election
KUALA LUMPUR: The government cannot restrict anyone from travelling inter-district or interstate to vote in the Batu Sapi by-election, scheduled to be held next month, says Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the right to vote was guaranteed in the Federal Constitution and all individuals must be able to cast […]
Covid-19 patients not allowed to vote
PUTRAJAYA: Those who are Covid-19 positive will not be allowed to vote in the Sabah state election on Saturday, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said this was decided by the special meeting of ministers on implementation of recovery movement control order (RMCO) to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. […]
Students allowed to travel abroad for further studies
PUTRAJAYA: The government today agreed to allow students who need to continue their studies or register as new students to travel abroad. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said they do not need to apply for approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department, but are required to submit proof, such as their student […]
Entry ban on 23 countries
PUTRAJAYA: Long-term pass holders from 23 countries which have recorded more than 150,000 Covid-19 cases are barred from entering Malaysia effective today (Sept 7). According to a list issued by the Immigration Department on its official Facebook account, the countries include the United States, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina and […]
Legal action, revocation of licence for breaching RMCO
PUTRAJAYA: Owners of nightclubs and pubs operating illegally during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) are set to face stern action, including being charged in court and having their operating licences revoked. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said entertainment premises were still prohibited from operating during the RMCO, and those still […]
Indian, Indonesian & Philippines’ long-term pass holders barred from Sept 7
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will block the entry of long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines starting from Sept 7 due to the sharp increase in positive Covid-19 cases in those countries. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the restrictions included six categories, namely, those with permanent resident status (PR), Malaysia […]
