Endemic phase of Covid19: New SOP to be presented to Cabinet next week

PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will enter the endemic phase of Covid-19 will be made after the Ministry of Health (MoH) presents a report on new recommendations and standard operating procedures (SOP) to the Cabinet next week, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Malaysia is currently in the transition to the endemic phase, which […]

Housing developers given three months to follow SOP 

SIBU: Local housing developers are given three months to adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for a cleaner environment, said Chieng Jin Ek. The Bukit Assek assemblyman said that the decision was met following a meeting that was convened due to several complaints by the public who have been affected by dusty roads during […]

Livelier Raya, first in three years without special SOP

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims celebrated a livelier 1 Syawal today with mosques and surau nationwide filled with congregants performing Aidilfitri prayers which also marks the first time in three years it is being celebrated without special standard operating procedures (SOP) being enforced. In Kuala Lumpur, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja […]

Voting process smooth with high SOP compliance

MELAKA: Voting process in the Melaka state election was smooth with voters strictly complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the new normal to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Checks by Bernama found Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh visited two polling centres to ensure smooth flow of the voting process, as […]

MBKS conducts dine-in inspection at ICOM Square

KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) conducted checks on standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance by eateries following the lifting of the dine-in ban effective Monday (Sept 20). MBKS said mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and councillors, MBKS officers and MBKS Social Distancing Ambassadors (SDAs) went to ICOM Square along Jalan Pending. “Inspection was done to […]

Celebrate Wesak Day by complying with SOP

KUCHING: The Buddhist community in the state is advised to commemorate this year’s Wesak Day in compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid out by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “Play our part as a responsible person. Remind each other to always wash hands with soap or hand sanitiser, practice physical distancing, avoid […]

Kindies, childcare centres can operate from May 17

KUCHING: All taska (childcare centres) and tadika (kindergartens) statewide will be allowed to operate effective May 17. However, operators must make sure that there is strict SOP compliance during and after operations. Following the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on May 10 that childcare centres and kindergartens are allowed to operate during […]

Over 2,000 receive BPN, BPR cash aid

PAKAN: A total of 1,019 recipients of Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) 2.0 and 1,032 recipients of Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) 2021 from this constituency would receive cash assistance. The cash payment programme is done at Pakan Community Hall beginning Saturday (March 13) until Monday (March 15). The eligible recipients of the first phase implementation programme […]

Malls monitored for SOP compliance

KUCHING: Two shopping complexes were inspected for Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance on Monday. The checks at Eco Mall in Samariang and E-Mart in Tabuan Jaya were led by district deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa with several officers. The purpose was to ensure that all premises in the malls adhere to the SOPs […]

Ministry constantly monitors business premises to ensure SOP compliance

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will continue to monitor business premises allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO) to ensure compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council (MKN). Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi hoped the permission given to resume the business […]