Civil servants found guilty violating MCO may lose pension
KUALA LUMPUR: Civil servants and government retirees are at risk of losing their pension if found guilty of violating the movement control order (MCO). Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said civil servants and government retirees should always bear in mind that the various “privileges” enjoyed by them including their […]
No green light on any concept of Ramadan bazaar
PUTRAJAYA: No Ramadan Bazaar, either in the form of physical stalls or the concept of drive-thru, pack-and-pick up, or e-hailing delivery, will be permitted during the movement control order (MCO) period. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the decision on the matter was made at the meeting of the Special Ministerial Committee […]
FAM organises one-day online football tournament
KUALA LUMPUR: A RM1,000 cash prize and the chance to compete in an international eSports competition awaits the winner of the inaugural edition of the one-day Malaysia National eChallenge Tournament tomorrow. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), through its latest Facebook posting, said the FIFA20 online electronic sports tournament also had the cooperation of the Kuala Lumpur Esports […]
Printing service going 100 pct online sees sales spike
KUALA LUMPUR: As the movement control order (MCO) entered the third phase yesterday, many businesses continue to feel the impact of Covid-19 and are now looking to get up to speed digitally to adjust to the current times. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in its blog shared a story about Adib Abu Bakar, the owner of Percetakan Darul […]
Former chef seeks workers for his online food business
KUALA LUMPUR: A former chef who ventured into the online food business since the movement control order began is now looking to employ more workers to meet growing demand. Ahmad Fazree Zakaria, 34, said he previously offered his nasi ayam, nasi ambeng and ayam penyet through Facebook and WhatsApp to his former customers, but with growing demand he now employs four […]
Number of cases drops to double digits
KUALA LUMPUR: After a month of the movement control order (MCO) which was introduced on March 18, the government’s efforts to break the chain of Covid-19 infections is showing positive results. Yesterday, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of daily positive cases have started to drop to double digits compared to the day […]
Petronita contributes RM255k worth of medical equipment, supplies
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Wives and Women Employees of Petronas (Petronita) has contributed RM255,000 worth of critically needed medical equipment and supplies to hospitals as well as healthcare frontliners via its Covid-19 Donation Drive. The Donation Drive that ran from March 20 till April 5, saw the collections of funds from Petronas employees, their families, as well […]
MOE proposes Kafa to be cancelled
PUTRAJAYA: All State Religious Councils have been advised to cancel the Kafa Al-Quran and Fardu Ain Assessment Test, in accordance with the Ministry of Education (MOE) decision to cancel the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) this year. Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said his ministry had discussed with all State Religious Councils on cancelling the examination, taking […]
Department heads who instruct staff to work in the office can face action
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department (PSD) yesterday said stern action, including disciplinary action, can be taken against any officer including heads of department who instruct staff to work at their respective offices, in contravention of orders issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. Heads of department or supervisors cannot instruct staff […]
Bridge the digital divide in education
KUALA LUMPUR: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has urged the government to prioritise bridging the digital divide in its education policies in response to Covid-19. In a statement yesterday it said, the ministry could use IDEAS’s Brief Ideas publication titled “Education during Covid-19”, by IDEAS’ Research Manager of Social Policy Unit, Wan Ya Shin […]
