Covid-19 infection among children, infants worrying
KUALA LUMPUR: COVID-19 infection among children and infants is a cause for concern as they have become the groups at risk after the elderly, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. He said the matter should be taken as a wake-up call and measures must be implemented to protect these groups […]
Temples cannot open in EMCO areas
KUCHING: The opening of temples for the Wesak Day celebration which falls on Wednesday (May 26) will not be allowed in areas under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). This is according to the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) released on Monday (May 24). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the Unit for Other Religions […]
MCO SOPs not static but dynamic
KUALA LUMPUR: The movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Security Council (MKN) are not static, instead, they are dynamic, and the decision to whether or not to impose the lockdown is made according to the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he was aware […]
Keeping kindies safe for kids
KUCHING: Kindergartens operating during the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) are adhering strictly to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to keep the children under their care safe and sound. Although the children have to observe the strict SOPs, school is still fun for them, said the Association of Kindergarten Operators (AKO) chairman Jason Kong. […]
Dining-in ban at eateries still on
KUCHING: Restaurants, eateries, bistros, cafes and food and beverages stalls across the state are still not allowed to provide dine-in services during the extended conditional movement control order (CMCO) period until June 7. Under the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) released by the National Security Council on May 17, only take-aways, drive-throughs and deliveries are […]
Majority of Malaysians still adhere to SOPs, fatigue setting in
SHAH ALAM: The recent viral on social media of pictures and videos of various quarters violating the prescribed standard operating procedures (SOPs) has sparked public outrage, especially with the high number of Covid-19 cases recorded in the country. Nevertheless, majority of Malaysians are steadfast in adhering to the SOPs set by the government, which they […]
SDMC to continue deciding based on expert recommendations
KUCHING: Decisions made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in the past were based on professional recommendations. This practice by the committee (taking into account of recommendations) will continue, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said SDMC will plan and decide what are the appropriate […]
SOPs to ensure public safety
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has reiterated that the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) is not to make people’s life difficult, but to ensure their safety against the pandemic. “The SOPs is not to make life difficult, but instead ensuring the community’s safety from the pandemic … If everyone observes the SOPs, we […]
Chukai assemblyman fined RM2,000 for breaching Aidilfitri Sops
CHUKAI: Another Terengganu executive councillor has been compounded RM2,000 for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Aidilfitri under the movement control order (MCO). State Welfare, Women Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Hanafiah Mat was compounded after giving his statement at the Kemaman district police headquarters last night. Kemaman district police chief Supt […]
Police probe claims that Higher Education DG violated Aidilfitri SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating claims that the Higher Education director-general had violated standard operating procedures (SOPs) when officiating an aid presentation and Hari Raya Aidilfitri event at a public university on Thursday. Serdang Acting district police chief Supt Mohd Rosdi Daud said police commenced investigations after receiving a report following an article published by […]
