Non-medical face masks SIRIM cert postponed to 2023
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on April 7 announced that the Enforcement of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Non-Medical Face Mask Order which requires manufacturers and importers of non-medical face masks to apply for MS SIRIM certification and labelling has been postponed to Jan 1, 2023. Domestic Trade and […]
Put off minimum wage hike for two years
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) has appealed to the government to postpone any adjustment to the minimum wage system for at least two years. This is to allow domestic businesses to have sufficient time to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic,” it said in a statement on Monday (Feb […]
High Court issues subpoena to specialist doctor over Ahmad Zahid’s medical condition
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today ordered a specialist doctor from a private hospital to explain former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s condition as the accused was not present for his corruption case hearing today. Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah ruled that a subpoena would be issued to Dr Mohd […]
Suspend or postpone state polls
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has urged that the 12th Sarawak election be suspended or postponed due to the recent surge in the Covid-19 cases. Its president, Voon Lee Shan, pointed out in a statement that postponing the election was a wise move since the Covid-19 situation in Sarawak had not improved. “We can’t take […]
Postpone AGM except if conducted virtually
KUALA LUMPUR: All registered organisations should postpone their annual general meeting (AGM), in line with the total lockdown enforced under the movement control order (MCO) since June 1, said the Registrar of Societies (ROS). However, in a statement, ROS said exemption is given if the AGM could be held virtually in accordance with the MCO […]
DAP seeks to postpone national congress
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP seeks to postpone its National Congress, scheduled for June 20, and the remaining State Ordinary Conventions to another date following the current Covid-19 situation. Its national organising secretary Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this was also in view of the ongoing movement control order (MCO) until June 7, which restricts any form […]
