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Surau at R&R, shopping complexes to reopen June 10

PUTRAJAYA: The government today decided to allow surau facility in shopping complexes and at rest and service (R&R) areas to reopen beginning tomorrow, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said reopening was subject to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and those wanting to perform prayers at these places must practice […]

No let-up despite only seven cases

KUALA LUMPUR: The recovery movement control order (RMCO) which will come into force from tomorrow until Aug 31 will undoubtedly provide relief to the public as more relaxation will be granted to ease daily life. The implementation of the RMCO will not only see almost all economic sectors back in operation, but social, educational, religious, […]

Govt looking into issue of expensive air tickets

PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry is discussing with airlines to try and resolve the issue of expensive tickets for domestic air travel, especially to Sabah and Sarawak, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri said he would be informed of the outcome of the meetings soon. “We understand that air fares […]

RMCO a relief for small entrepreneurs in Sarawak

KUCHING: The recovery movement control order (RMCO) comes as a relief for working and business people in Sarawak, as the newly relaxed regulations would enable them to carry out their business activities. Farser Sijip, 42, and Japar Jahe, 39, said they were grateful to finally be able to continue with their welding business, as the […]

New norms to maintain flattened Covid-19 curve

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s Health Ministry (MOH) and Ministry of Home Affairs have done well so far in terms of balancing the economic survival and public health, said Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Alliance for Safe Community chairman said the success in flattening the curve of Covid-19 pandemic in the country to a great […]

Sarawak exempted

Act 342 applicable to all states, says minister   PUTRAJAYA: The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) is applicable to all states except Sarawak which has its own Act, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri said therefore, other states have no choice but to enforce […]

Compounds will be issued against SOP violators

PUTRAJAYA: Compounds will still be issued during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period which will begin this Wednesday, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the provisions under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) were still in force during the RMCO period. Ismail Sabri […]

Improve school SOP before reopening

KUALA LUMPUR: A group of consultant paediatricians today appealed to the authorities to draw up clearer and more comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) on school management and measures to control the spread of Covid-19. In a joint statement, the paediatricians said the SOP released by the Ministry of Education (MOE) recently was lacking in specifics, […]

AirAsia welcomes resumption of domestic travel

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd commends the government’s announcement of the recovery movement control order (RMCO), which allows the domestic tourism sector to resume operations starting from Wednesday in an effort to revive Malaysia’s economy. In a statement Monday, the airline said in recent weeks, countries around the world have resumed domestic travels and are […]

Muhyiddin’s MCO decision now seeing results

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s unpopular but bold decision to take the bull by the horns in handling the Covid-19 pandemic has saved the day for Malaysia. Assuming the post of Prime Minister at a most difficult time, he did not hesitate to impose the movement control order (MCO) to keep people indoors and reduce transmission of […]