Many shoppers still not using MySejahtera app

PUTRAJAYA: Many shoppers in Putrajaya are still not using the MySejahtera application to register their attendance at retail premises and monitor their compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad. He made the conclusion after finding that many shoppers still record their […]

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 […]