Govt makes changes to SOPs under phase one, two of NRP
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has made several changes to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Phase One and Two under the National Recovery Plan (NRP) involving the services, logistics and social sectors following positive development on the national vaccination rate. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said for phase one, attendance at government offices […]
Govt will not compromise with stubborn factories, business premises
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not compromise with factories and business premises that violate stipulated regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said stern action would be taken against the errant factories and business premises. “We will wage an […]
Additional restrictions to enter Labuan from July 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Several additional restrictions will be imposed on individuals who wish to enter Labuan, effective July 1. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in a statement today said the decision on the implementation of the additional restrictions was made after taking into account the current Covid-19 situation on the island. He […]
Total lockdown SOPs to be reviewed if daily infections drop to below 4,000
JOHOR BAHRU: The government will review the need to continue or relax the total lockdown standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 if the Covid-19 daily infections drop to below 4,000 cases. Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the targeted figure was set by the Ministry of Health […]
Only two allowed in vehicle, three for medical reasons
PUTRAJAYA: The capacity of private vehicles will be limited to two people from the same household, including the driver, for the purpose of obtaining food supplies and basic necessities throughout the total lockdown’s first phase from June 1-14. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said as for health and medical purposes, the […]
Only 17 essential service sectors allowed to operate during lockdown
PUTRAJAYA: Only 17 essential service sectors are allowed to operate during the implementation of the total lockdown, effective from June 1 to 14. Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, said that these sectors included food and beverages (including for animals); health and medical care (including dietary supplements, animal care and clinics as […]
Disagreements within BN won’t split coalition
JOHOR BAHRU: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has admitted that there were differences of opinion among Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties but said this would not split the coalition. Ismail Sabri said he was confident that MCA and MIC would remain with BN to help effect reforms to face future political challenges. “I […]
Ramadan bazaars, tarawih prayers allowed with strict SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given the green light for Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars to operate during the fasting month this year. In sharing the good news, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government also agreed to allow congregational tarawih prayers at mosques and surau across the country. “After discussing […]
Work from home policy still applies
KUALA LUMPUR: The work from home (WFH) policy for the public sector and industries under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) still applies throughout the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) and the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said workforce for offices […]
Govt allows tourist travel between RMCO states
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given the green light for tourist travel between states under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) through the targeted travel bubble programme starting tomorrow. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, however, the activities were subject to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) including having to go through […]
