Kang Chen Company donates face masks to MBKS
KUCHING: Kang Chen Company (Malaysia) has stepped forward with a proactive gesture in the fight against COVID-19 by presenting 400 boxes of face masks to the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Expressing gratitude to the company, MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said receiving the face mask is timely in view of the rising COVID-19 […]
Mask up as preventive measure
KUCHING: Following a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the nation, it can be seen that many have started using face masks to prevent themselves from being infected by the virus. In fact, some have also reinstalled the MySejahtera application to get updates on the development of the virus around them. As such, […]
Saudi tells umrah pilgrims to wear face masks as new Covid cases rise
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia recommends the re-wearing of face masks to Umrah pilgrims who visit the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the surrounding areas. According to an infographic uploaded to the official account of the General Directorate of Public Security of Saudi Arabia on X, formerly known […]
MOH encourages public to wear face masks
While wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in public transportation, it is strongly encouraged based on individual risk assessment, according to the Health Ministry (MOH). This came following the latest implementation of revised guidelines on face mask usage, effective from July 5. Furthermore, individuals, including visitors, patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff, are required to […]
Many think face masks needed at healthcare facilities
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Since 2020, Malaysians have been wearing masks in public places because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, however, the government announced that face masks would no longer be mandatory on public transport and at healthcare facilities effective July 5. While many individuals welcome the relaxation of the mask requirements […]
Mask-up, high-risk groups told
KUCHING: The public are advised to continue using face masks even in settings where they are not required, especially for those who have respiratory infection symptoms and are in high-risk groups. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah told The Star yesterday (Oct 16) that the Health Ministry would continue to respond to new […]
Face masks best left to good judgement says health expert
KUCHING: People in high-risk groups should continue to use a face mask despite the government having made it optional for people to wear it in indoor settings. Public health expert Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said face mask wearing is not only for preventing the spread of Covid-19 but is also useful to prevent the […]
No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks
BAGAN SERAI: The government has no plans to issue summons to any individual not wearing a face mask in public following the recent announcement by the Ministry of Health. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the use of face masks indoors was now also optional. “The government will not impose the Prevention […]
Face masks: Hawkers to know on Monday
KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) will on Monday (Sept 11) decide whether to make it mandatory for hawker stall operators under its jurisdiction to continue wearing face masks. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this was because food handlers would be in close contact with the public. “Putting on a face mask is not […]
Use of face masks still relevant
KUCHING: Kesatuan Guru Bumiputera Sarawak (KGBS) believes that the use of face masks is still relevant and necessary in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, its president Zulkiflee Sebli, also welcomed the idea of non-mandatory use of face mask either inside or outside the school building. “As a precautionary and self-care measure, school […]
