Foreign nationals still cannot enter Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The government is still maintaining its policy of not allowing foreigners to enter the country at this time, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said at this time the permission to enter the country through the country’s entry gates was open only to Malaysians. “The citizens of Malaysia can be […]
Digitalisation adoption can enhance business ecosystem
KUALA LUMPUR: The widespread adoption of digital economy during the movement control order (MCO) provides numerous opportunities for businesses and consumers to strengthen their ties in the business ecosystem. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation chief executive officer Surina Shukri said the digital platform is a strong enabler in enhancing the offer and demand system, which traditionally involves various parties over […]
Argentinian makes batik face masks to raise funds
KUALA LUMPUR: As the medical face mask is highly in demand amid the spread of Covid-19, batik fabric designer Maureen Clarke has come up with the novel idea of using her self-designed material to make the sought-after item. The 42-year-old Argentinian has embarked on a charity project where proceeds from the sale of her handmade […]
R&R along all expressways to close for four days from tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA: The Rest and Recreation (R&R) areas on all expressways, including the eateries and surau, will be closed to public for four days beginning tomorrow. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said only the toilets at the R&R areas are allowed for use. “Therefore, those travelling on long distance are advised to bring their […]
Work from home trend expected to continue after MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: When speaking about the new normal that is being embraced by Malaysians since enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) last March 18, the conversation will certainly touch on working from home (WFH). In fact, WFH is not something new as it has been introduced by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry about seven years […]
Can state governments choose to defy CMCO?
KUALA LUMPUR: It appears there is some confusion in relation to the conditional movement control order (CMCO) as some state governments have decided not to abide with the relaxation of the movement control order issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. The CMCO, which took effect Monday, has not been received well by […]
Public allowed to drive private vehicles with licences expiring during MCO
PUTRAJAYA: Members of the public can still drive their vehicles in the event the Motor Vehicle Licence (MVL) or driver’s license had expired during the movement control order (MCO), provided that the vehicle’s insurance is still valid. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) in a statement today said that owners of private vehicles were still exempted from renewing […]
Wise move by Sarawak govt
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has made a wise decision to maintain the movement control order (MCO) status quo in the state, says Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei. In a statement yesterday, he agreed with the state government’s decision to not reopen most economic sectors from May 4. He said the country would see a large […]
Soppoa donates RM20,000 to health workers
SIBU: The Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) has donated RM20,000 to help buy personal protection equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers in Sarawak. The donation was channelled through the Sarawak Covid-19 3D Printers Union, which operates in Kuching, Bintulu and Miri and here. In a media statement issued yesterday, Soppoa said the union […]
Federal agencies must adhere to Putrajaya’s ruling
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak stressed that every federal agency in the state must comply with its own standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure the safety of their workers. Its chairman Ahmad Malie said Cuepacs Sarawak accepted the move to slowly relax the movement control […]
