Private veterinary clinics allowed to operate by appointment
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to allow private veterinary clinics to operate during the movement control order (MCO), said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said however the clinics are only allowed to operate by appointment with pet owners only. “Animal owners can contact veterinary clinics near their residence to obtain an appointment […]
One smartphone to share for online learning
SEMPORNA: There is no other option for some students but to wait in line with their other siblings to participate in the online Learning and Facilitation (PdPc) session using only one smartphone during the closed school session following the movement control order (MCO). Like it or not, this situation is being faced by a number of students living in […]
The rakyat will be cared for come rain or shine
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given the assurance that the people’s welfare will be taken care of despite the country being in the midst of the movement control order (MCO) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said various strategies have been planned to ensure Malaysians are not denied necessary aid […]
Another two more weeks or more?
I assure you that food is enough for everybody. I know you feel burdened but I don’t have a choice. I have to extend the movement control order for your own safety. – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister The movement control order (MCO) has been extended for two more weeks — from April 28 […]
New norm needs a more comprehensive digitalisation system
KUALA LUMPUR: The process of digitalising government services must be more comprehensive so that the people can adapt to the new normal (norm), said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said it was important for the people to benefit from it, including in the education and business sectors, so as to take the Malaysian […]
Move to impose MCO tough decision
KUALA LUMPUR: The move to impose the movement control order (MCO) nationwide to restrict the movement of the people was a tough decision that had to be made to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus disease in the country, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the decision, which he had to […]
Petronas refutes allegation of oil rigs shutdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) today refuted allegations that it has shut down any of its rigs, offshore Malaysia, other than those concluding their drilling campaigns or currently under temporary suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To-date, 18 of its rigs are in operation within Malaysian waters. The national oil company said this in […]
World Cup Woodball tourney postponed to next year
KANGAR: The global Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another sporting victim, with the ninth World Cup Woodball Tournament (WCWC Perlis 2020), which was scheduled to be held here from July 24-30, postponed to the same dates next year. The decision, made by the International Woodball Federation (IWbF), was conveyed by its president Ming Hui Weng to the Raja […]
M-League competition put off until further notice
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian League (M-League) competition for the 2020 season will not be allowed to take place even after the end of the movement control order (MCO) period, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said all local football tournaments had to be postponed to a date to be announced later. “The […]
BRO to bring Ramadan food to you
KUALA LUMPUR: For many, the freedom to go to Ramadan bazaars to buy food for buka puasa is today but a distant memory. The activity, regarded by many as part of the quintessential Malaysian Ramadan experience, is now banned due to the movement control order (MCO) that was put in place to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. The government’s decision to […]
