Singapore in a state of heightened alert, stricter measures from May 16
SINGAPORE: Looking at the increasing number of cases in the community, from coming May 16 till June 13, Singaporeans can expect the Covid-19 precautionary measures to be further tightened to decisively arrest new cases. At a virtual press conference today, the co-chair of the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) on Covid-19 Gan Kim Yong said although Singapore […]
Japan adds 13 nations for extra quarantine steps over Covid variants
TOKYO: Japan said Tuesday it will strengthen border controls to keep new coronavirus variants at bay by requiring its citizens and resident foreigners returning from 13 other countries including Austria and Italy to go through additional quarantine measures, reported Kyodo. Returnees from the 13 countries where new virus variants are feared to be spreading will […]
Minister praises efforts to curb virus
SONG: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi lauded the efforts and measures taken by government agencies in working together to curb the spread of Covid-19. He said the standard operating procedures (SOPs) guidelines set by the government should be complied with and non-compliance would result in endangering the lives […]
Measures against illegal immigrants during MCO in accordance to law
PORT KLANG: The measures taken against illegal immigrants during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) were not discriminatory as alleged by a foreign news agency, because they were carried out in accordance with the law. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the move was also to safeguard safety and security in the […]
AirAsia implements measures to ensure safe, convenient travel
KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost airline, AirAsia has implemented various measures to ensure travellers during the essential travel period as well as guests with special needs can travel with confidence and convenience in the new norm of flying. Group chief operations officer Javed Malik said the measures were implemented throughout different flight phases — pre-flight and in-flight. […]
State govt urged to close all cross-border rat trails
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) suggested that the state government identify rat trails or ratlines along the state’s border with Kalimantan to control cross-border movements of people. Its chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said the initiative would prevent people from travelling between Sarawak and Kalimantan in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. “SCPA views […]
Strict post-MCO measures must go on
Activities just cannot return to normal for at least six months after the MCO period. This is because asymptomatic or mild cases may linger within the community. – TAN SRI DR ISMAIL MERICAN, FORMER HEALTH DIRECTOR GENERAL This week’s column is longer than my previous ones. So please bear with me. I’ve heard that […]
Masjid Al-Taqwa puts measures in place
KUCHING: The management committee of Masjid Al-Taqwa in Gita here is taking precautionary measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 infections among its congregation. Its chairman Kamaludin Sarkawi said the mosque will continue to perform congregational prayers whilst tightening its control measures. “We are asking for sanitisation work to be carried out with the […]
Plaza Merdeka takes preventive measures
KUCHING: Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall is taking preventive measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Its public relations and partnership manager Leovell Sam Avenido said, “Each individual’s hygiene is important to us. That is why we have placed hand sanitisers at each entry point of the mall to remind the people to sanitise their […]
RM3.3 bln fund, banks’ preparedness will help alleviate SMEs’ financial burden
KUALA LUMPUR: As the Covid-19 outbreak widens with Malaysia entering the second wave of spread, the banks’ preparedness along with measures undertaken by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) are a shot in the arm for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) during this difficult time. “As the backbone of the nation’s economy, the SME sector deserves all the help it […]
