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Fed and state agencies take part in emergency response exercise

MIRI: A two-day emergency response exercise from May 23 to 24 was held at Pullman Hotel here. It was organised by Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) and Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN), Sarawak. The objective of the exercise, ‘EX-Jerung Harimau’, was to test the emergency response plan, coordination and capability between PCSB-Sarawak Asset, as well as […]

MOH working on ventilation guidelines for reopening of gyms

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is working with the National Security Council (MKN) to develop some ventilation guidelines regarding the reopening of gymnasiums as well as on allowing outdoor team sports activities, said its minister, Khairy Jamaluddin. “This will not take long but because of the nature of indoor fitness centres, we must […]

PM to announce SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals

MUAR: The relaxation on Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) for fully vaccinated individuals will be announced in a day or two. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the National Security Council (MKN) had looked into and gave their fair consideration to the proposed SOP relaxation and leeway. “Maybe tomorrow or the day after, I will make […]

Review on national security policy takes into account Covid-19 threats

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Security Policy (DKN) introduced in 2017 has been reviewed to ensure that all the primary strategies are suitable in confronting the current form of security threats, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin, who is also chairman of the National Security Council (MKN), said the latest version of DKN 2021-2025 […]

Sarawak’s Phase 2 transition after careful considerations

KUCHING: Sarawak’s transition to the National Recovery Plan (PPN) Phase 2 is not a hasty decision but made after taking into account various factors set by the National Security Council (MKN). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Sarawak was moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 following a steady decline in Covid-19 […]

Only companies listed as essential services can operate using new CIMS 3.0 letter

KUALA LUMPUR: For locations under Phases One and Two of the National Recovery Plan, only companies listed as essential services under the National Security Council’s (MKN) standard operating procedures (SOP) are allowed to operate using the new Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) 3.0 letter. The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) said the new CIMS […]

Public transport operators in Sabah, Sarawak need to adhere to states’ SOPS

KUALA LUMPUR: All public transport operators and service providers in Sabah and Sarawak are reminded to adhere to the specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to their respective states that govern their operations. The Transport Ministry, in a statement today, said due to specific circumstances unique to Sabah and Sarawak, the respective states’ disaster management […]

National Recovery Plan capable of bringing life back to normal

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today unveiled the National Recovery Plan which is believed capable of bringing life back to normal by the end of this year, including reconvening parliament in September or October. He said the plan, which is a strategy to transition out of the Covid-19 crisis, covers four phases […]

MKN told to look into private healthcare workers approval letters

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the National Security Council (MKN) to take immediate action to address the issue of approval letters for private healthcare workers during the movement control order 3.0 (total lockdown). MMA president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy said they received complaints that private healthcare workers were stopped by […]

MCO SOPs not static but dynamic

KUALA LUMPUR: The movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Security Council (MKN) are not static, instead, they are dynamic, and the decision to whether or not to impose the lockdown is made according to the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he was aware […]