Water treatment plants resume operations
KUCHING: Some water treatment plants, which were temporarily affected in the past week, have resumed operations, says Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He told New Sarawak Tribune that the plants were mainly affected by disruption of power supply. He added that raw and treated water samples were taken regularly by […]
3,631 new cases recorded today
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 3,631 new Covid-19 cases were reported today, taking the total number of infections nationwide to 165,371, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. “Of the new cases, seven are import cases who were infected abroad while the remaining are local transmissions. “As for the 3,624 local transmissions, 2,754 of […]
Malaysia to come under MCO except Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: Movement control order (MCO) will be implemented in Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Terengganu from Jan 22 to Feb 4 2021, thus bringing the entire nation under MCO except Sarawak. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the measure was taken after the increasing positive Covid-19 cases in […]
Malaysia among first few countries in the world to use RTK-Ag
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was one of the first few countries in the world to use Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) as Covid-19 screening test, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the Health Ministry (MOH) has been using it since June last year and the kit was evaluated by the National Public Health […]
Comply with sops or face the music
KUCHING: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (KPDNHEP) enforcement officers are authorised to ensure compliance with the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). KPDNHEP enforcement director Azman Adam said this was in relation to prohibited activities listed by the National Security Council (MKN) and the Health Ministry (MoH). “KPDNHEP is committed to […]
Fabric face masks cause of infection: fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) denies the authenticity of news with the headline Covid-19: Fabric face masks cause of Infection as viralled on social media. MoH said the headline is inaccurate and confusing. The fake news notification was issued by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) Quick Response Team at […]
Flood victims to undergo tests if required
KUCHING: Flood victims will undergo Covid-19 tests if there is a need, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) was monitoring every temporary relief centre (PPS). “I have already instructed SDMC to monitor each relief centre to avoid the spread of Covid-19. “For flood victims […]
National Pandemic Management Strategic Plan to be launched soon
PUTRAJAYA: The National Pandemic Management Strategic Plan, which encompasses the management of pandemic including Covid-19 as a whole nation approach, will be launched soon, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. According to him, the government has set up the Pandemic Management Strategic Committee, chaired by Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri […]
Hamzah Zainudin tests positive for Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has tested positive for Covid-19 after he underwent a Covid-19 screening yesterday. According to the Home Ministry statement, the result was confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) this morning. The ministry said Hamzah would undergo the recommended treatment and quarantine period and would be closely monitored […]
All Cabinet ministers screened, three tested positive for Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: All Cabinet ministers have undergone Covid-19 screening tests, with three of them having been tested positive, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Without disclosing the names of ministers who have been confirmed positive for the virus, he said they were currently undergoing treatment at Ministry of Health’s (MOH) facilities. Dr Adham said […]