Violators to face stern action
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who violate the movement control order (MCO) will be subject to stern action without compromise after Feb 4 following the drastic rise in Covid-19 cases, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He attributed the move to the rising number of daily Covid-19 cases, especially involving workers in construction […]
Stern action against traders who sell cooking oil at high prices
KUCHING: Traders found raising the price of cooking oil will have stern action taken against them under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) said it had initiated continuous monitoring and inspection on cooking oil supply throughout the state, covering the entire distribution chain of manufacturers, […]
Cuepacs wants offenders punished for drinking beer at quarantine centre
KOTA KINABALU: Authorities need to take stern action against a group of individuals who were caught drinking beer at a Covid-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre (PKRC) in the state that went viral on social media on Saturday. Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said their […]
Stern action against employers employing illegal foreign workers
KUCHING: Stern action will be taken against employers employing illegal foreign workers following the emergence of Covid-19 positive cases among alien employees. This was announced in a statement by State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) acting chairman Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing after chairing the committee’s meeting today. During the meeting, Masing and committee members […]
Stern warning for flouters
MIRI: Patrons at entertainment outlets here who fail to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 will face stern action. “Stern action awaits those flouting the SOPs and the police will not hesitate to take action,” said Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah. Lim […]
Quarantined man fined RM1,000 for eating out
LUMUT: A 51-year-old man was slapped with a RM1,000 compound for violating the home quarantine order by eating out at a restaurant in Kampung Jering, Ayer Tawar here, yesterday. Manjung district police chief ACP Nor Omar Sappi said the man was placed under the 14-day mandatory quarantine upon his return from Singapore. “A check on […]
Restaurants asked to comply with SOPs or else …
KUALA LUMPUR: Restaurants that do not comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) of social distancing will be subject to stern action including will be ordered to close, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said this was because there were still operators who ignored the SOP and created new Covid-19 […]
Stern action against ATM personnel involved in human trafficking
LUNDU: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) will take stern action and not compromise with any of its officer or personnel involved in human trafficking. Defence Force Chief General Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the police were investigating and identifying those who might be involved. “Those who have been detained by the police, we leave it […]
Quarantine breakers to face stern actions
SIBU: The State Health Department has warned that stern actions would be taken against those who break their Covid-19 quarantine. State Chief Environmental Health Officer, Billy Sujang, said yesterday that the stern actions included hauling offenders to court for violating the Observation and Surveillance of Covid-19 Contacts Order under Section 15(1) of the Prevention and […]
Department heads who instruct staff to work in the office can face action
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department (PSD) yesterday said stern action, including disciplinary action, can be taken against any officer including heads of department who instruct staff to work at their respective offices, in contravention of orders issued under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. Heads of department or supervisors cannot instruct staff […]