New hybrid variant in Vietnam not yet detected in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The new hybrid variant of Covid-19 which has the characteristics of the Indian and United Kingdom variants found in Vietnam has not been detected in other countries including Malaysia, said Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah. In this regard, he said the Ministry of Health (MOH) has stepped up Covid-19 screenings especially for […]
Restrictions for media practitioners
KUCHING: The numbers of media practitioners allowed during the state Legislative Assembly (DUN) starting from Nov 9 until Nov 13 will be limited to reduce the risk of the Covid-19 pandemic. DUN secretary Pele Peter Tinggom said the media representatives are urged to strictly comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) that have been set […]
90 minutes restriction
KUCHING: The one-hour time restriction for sessions at beauty salons has been extended to one-and-a-half hours. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this in response to a reporter who pointed out that some people had complained that the one-hour limit at beauty salons was insufficient. Earlier, numerous operators and quarters had also […]
Thailand to lift night curfew, further ease restrictions
By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK: Thailand will lift a nationwide 10 pm to 4 am curfew and further ease Covid-19 restrictions next week as the kingdom today reported zero local transmissions for 18 consecutive days. Thailand plans to reopen its doors to foreign visitors by creating a “travel bubble”, opening its doors for countries […]
‘Survive in order to enjoy more Gawai in future’
KUCHING: Dayaks who are unable to return to their villages and hometowns to celebrate the festive seasons due to the Covid-19 pandemic are urged to be patient. In trying to console them, Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben hoped they could understand and adhered to restrictions that unfortunately would make Gawai Dayak this year not as lively […]
Restrictions necessary to beat Covid-19
KUCHING: Sarawakians must remain patient and understand that all restrictions during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) and Hari Raya are necessary to beat the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the relaxations were made to make life easier as they allowed factories and businesses to […]
Singapore to bar short-term visitors
SINGAPORE: In view of the heightened risk of importation of Covid-19 cases, Singapore will bar all short-term visitors from anywhere in the world, to enter or transit through the republic. “It will take effect from March 23, 2020 at 2359 hours,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement here today. MOH noted that the republic […]
China nationals barred
MIRI: The Sarawak government has imposed restrictions on the entry of China nationals into the state with immediate effect yesterday. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move was to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak into Sarawak. “The decision was made after taking into account the recent development of the […]
Naming restrictions on fake meat firms suspended
WASHINGTON: A US court has suspended a law banning makers of vegetarian substitute meals from using the word “meat” to describe their products, as trendy plant-based food companies push back against a wave of restrictions. Livestock farmers have seen the rise of meat substitutes as a threat to their bottom line, and have successfully pushed […]
