Explain decision to reopen schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) suggests an explanation is required from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on the decision to reopen schools. SPA secretary David Hii Chin Loung in a statement issued today said that SDMC should explain its decision to reopen schools after a risk assessment. “They should at least explain to […]
Employers urged to refine risk assessment, work procedures
KUCHING: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) called for the need of employers to refine risk assessment and improve work procedures for high-risk industries such as for workers who are directly exposed to Covid-19 patients or symptomatic visitors. Chairman of Niosh, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong stated the institute takes seriously on the […]
All Cabinet ministers screened, three tested positive for Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: All Cabinet ministers have undergone Covid-19 screening tests, with three of them having been tested positive, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Without disclosing the names of ministers who have been confirmed positive for the virus, he said they were currently undergoing treatment at Ministry of Health’s (MOH) facilities. Dr Adham said […]
Schools outside red zones may close
KUCHING: Schools outside Covid-19 red zones may also be closed if there is a need, said Senior Minister (Education) Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin. He pointed out that Kedah is not a red zone yet but several schools had been closed to curb the spread of the virus. “This is more to risk assessment and […]
