All quiet between Lundu and Kuching
KUCHING: The road to Lundu from here was still largely deserted yesterday which was the sixth day of the conditional movement control order. It was a stark reminder that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced people to change their lives greatly, including not having the usual Hari Raya Puasa celebration this year. There will be […]
Virtual education and its challenges for teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 pandemic has changed education dramatically as it has increased the use of personal telecommunications gadgets such as smartphones which prior to this were prohibited from school grounds, for learning and teaching purposes. This global crisis has made an impact on the conventional teaching and learning as well as on the responsibilities of educators, […]
American companies to revise investment due to pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: A survey conducted by the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) revealed that 82 per cent of its member companies in Malaysia have reported significant losses. It said around one third of respondents have been incurring losses of over RM10 million for every two weeks that restrictions on business activity have been in place. The […]
‘Make online teaching the way forward’
KUALA LUMPUR: On Teachers’ Day today, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin advised teachers to make online teaching the way forward in education. The prime minister called on teachers to sharpen their skills pertaining to online teaching and home-based learning, saying this will be the new norm in the teaching profession brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. He […]
Economic activity to improve in 2H 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic activity is expected to gradually improve in the second half of the year (2H 2020) after Covid-19 containment measures are eased and the domestic movement control order (MCO) is lifted, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). BNM governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said that would allow a gradual resumption of economic activities in […]
Follow SOPs or face MCO — no more warnings
PUTRAJAYA: There will be no more advice and warnings for those who violate standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), with offenders facing the risk of legal action from now on. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government had decided on this today, and has also issued this reminder: Comply with SOPs under […]
China sends more PPE for Sarawak frontliners
KUCHING: Another shipment of personal protection equipment (PPE) arrived here early this morning to boost Sarawak’s preparation against any new wave of Covid-19 outbreak in the state. Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 56 metric tonnes of PPE arrived at the airport here at about 3am today via a chartered […]
Barbers seek special financial assistance
GEORGE TOWN: A barbers’ association, the Penang Maruthuvar Sangam, is seeking the federal and state governments to provide financial assistance to barbers whose livelihood has been badly affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Its chairman, M. Tamilmany, said no special assistance has been provided for barbers, despite them having lost their income as they were not allowed to operate during […]
Entrepreneur making good use of MCO
KUCHING: More people are now exposed to online sales and purchases. All this happened because of the movement control order (MCO) imposed since March 18. Those who never engaged in online purchases prior to the MCO, have been doing so now, thus profiting those in the business, who are reportedly making good sales. Black pepper-based […]
Back in business — but for how long?
India Street textile traders put on brave face as they look to make up lost income KUCHING: After having little or no income at all for nearly two months due to the movement control order (MCO), textile traders at the popular India Street area here are looking forward to getting back on their feet. […]
