No foreign crew aboard ships from India allowed to ‘sign off’ into Malaysian ports
PUTRAJAYA: In order to stem Covid-19 cases, vessels from India docking at all Malaysian ports are not allowed to ‘sign off’ their crew of any nationality into Malaysia during the nationwide movement control order from May 12 to June 7, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said exceptions are made only […]
Implementation of MCO nationwide a right move
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to place Malaysia again under a movement control order (MCO) starting tomorrow until June 7 has been deemed the right move to curb the growing spread of Covid-19 in the country. World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Ying-Ru Jacqueline Lo said the measure was important as […]
Sacrifice today for tomorrow’s safety
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called on all Malaysians, regardless of race and political parties, to continue complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), including limiting this year’s Aidilfitri celebrations to prevent a further spike in Covid-19 cases. He said the government’s instructions to avoid visits and gatherings during Aidilfitri […]
Haj pilgrims to get Pfizer BioNTech, AstraZeneca vaccines
KUALA LUMPUR: Those selected to perform the Haj this season will be given the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines as they have been approved by Saudi Arabia. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said his ministry had held discussions with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) […]
Comply strictly with SOPs
SIBU: The people here have been reminded to comply strictly with the health standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent Covid-19 from spreading. Senator Robert Lau stressed that SOPs such as putting on face masks, practising physical distancing and personal hygiene were very important while waiting for the vaccinations to be sped up for the whole […]
MCO to be reviewed due to surge in Covid-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing movement control order (MCO) will be reviewed, especially in states experiencing a spike in positive Covid-19 cases, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime minister said this was important to ensure that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and action taken were effective in curbing the spread of the virus, which has […]
Interstate travel allowed for work, medical, educational purposes only from Mon to Thurs
KUALA LUMPUR: Interstate travels for work, medical and educational purposes are only allowed from Monday to Thursday, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. With the exception of emergency cases, deaths and long-distance married couples, no interstate travels are allowed from Friday to Sunday, he said. “The police view seriously the […]
Earlier curfew may be imposed on Bintulu
KUCHING: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) will consider moving forward the curfew time in town from 8 pm to 6 pm. An alternative is to re-implement the movement control order (MCO) if members of the public continue to defy the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs). Bintulu MP Datuk […]
Schools in red zones to close from tomorrow
KUCHING: The state government has decided to close all schools including nurseries and kindergartens in Covid-19 red zones for 14 days effective tomorrow (April 20). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the decision was made as several schools in the state had reported several infection cases among their teachers and students. “I […]
Express bus passengers, drivers with negative RT-PCR results only
BINTULU: As part of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent Covid-19 transmission, express bus passengers and drivers are only allowed to enter the district if their RT-PCR result is negative. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that express bus drivers and passengers from other districts or towns stopping in or transiting through […]
