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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 […]

Rep denies political interference in the RMCO implementation

BELADIN: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor has denied allegations that there was political interference in the enforcement of the recovery movement control order (RMCO) in Kampung Beladin. According to Razaili, there was no interference from politicians, in fact, he as the people’s representative had hoped that the RMCO’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) be enforced more […]

Ramadan programmes allowed subject to SOPs

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to allow the holding of Ramadan ‘Pengimarahan’ programmes (Program Pengimarahan Ramadan) at mosques and suraus, subject to the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on Apr 1.  During the Covid-19 update press conference today, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this decision was made after […]

Govt to study on allowing inter-state travel for Aidilfitri

MUAR: The government will study thoroughly whether interstate travel and visits can be allowed in conjunction with Aidilfitri, which falls in May, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. At the same time, he hinted at the possibility of allowing the Aidilfitri prayer, as well as the “takbir raya” and Raya visiting to nearby houses […]

Motac to continue engaging with industry players for tourism’s survival

PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) through ongoing discussions with industry players will continue its efforts to submit views and suggestions in ensuring the survival of the country’s tourism industry. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Motac has been communicating and working closely with arts and culture tourism industry players by listening […]

Work from home policy still applies

KUALA LUMPUR: The work from home (WFH) policy for the public sector and industries under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) still applies throughout the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) and the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said workforce for offices […]

Govt allows tourist travel between RMCO states

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given the green light for tourist travel between states under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) through the targeted travel bubble programme starting tomorrow. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, however, the activities were subject to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) including having to go through […]

Ban on interstate travel stays until March 18, inter district allowed except in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: The prohibition on crossing state nationwide at the moment will remain while travel across districts is allowed except Sabah effective from March 5 to 18. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the inter district ban in Sabah would be maintained for two weeks based on the request of the […]

Non-Muslim wedding ceremonies allowed

KUALA LUMPUR: Marriage ceremonies for non-Muslims can now be held at the National Registration Department (NRD), places of worship and non-Muslim religious association premises in areas placed under the movement control order (MCO), conditional MCO (CMCO) and recovery MCO (RMCO). NRD, in a statement yesterday said the decision was made by the government to enable […]

Retail sector SOPs improved, updated

PUTRAJAYA: Standard operation procedures (SOPs) for the retail sector in areas under the movement control order (MCO), conditional movement control order (CMCO) and recovery movement control order (RMCO) have been improved and updated. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the SOPs had been synchronised with the general SOPs issued […]