The former prime minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has commented that the current government under the rule of Perikatan Nasional is more focused on popularity rather than on building up Malaysia’s economy that has been crippled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He has mentioned how the PN government is lacking definite directives as to how to confront the pandemic and …

A businessman with the title of Datuk Seri was among 32 individuals arrested at an entertainment center at the Gemilang Business Center, at Friday midnight for violating standard operating procedures (SOP) during the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Seberang Perai Tengah District Police Chief (SPT), Assistant Commissioner Shafee Abd Samad said that all the arrested locals were between 20 and …

PETALING JAYA: Following an increase in Covid-19 cases in Sarawak and Pahang, two villages in Sarawak and one locality in Pahang will be put under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) starting tomorrow. Kg Batu Gong and Kg Chupak in Siburan, Sarawak, will be put under an EMCO, according to senior minister for security Ismail Sabri Yaakob, after a total …

PETALING JAYA: Even as the government appears to be reconsidering the blanket big compounds, Umno Youth has become the latest political group to provide legal assistance to those fined RM10,000 for breaching the movement control order regulations. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, the leader of Umno Youth, backed the government’s attempts to tighten standard operating procedures, but said the high fines would …

PETALING JAYA: According to de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan, the fine for violating Covid-19 laws is not set at RM10,000. Takiyuddin said the fines range from RM100 to RM10,000, depending on the severity of the crime, during a live-streamed press conference. “The authorities will use their discretion; there are guidelines,” he said, despite the fact that the Emergency Ordinance …

KUALA LUMPUR – Despite an unrelenting coronavirus outbreak, International Trade and Industry Minister Azmin Ali waved away on Monday (Jan 25) calls for a complete lockdown in Malaysia, mooting instead more rigorous procedures such as targeted monitoring and tighter distance protocols. Media Release : Going Forward In Our Approach To Overcome The Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemichttps://t.co/5vafMTqPld pic.twitter.com/rTBheXZqFv — Mohamed …

KOTA KINABALU – With the rise of Covid-19 cases in the state, Sabah will be tightening its standard operating procedures (SOPs) including limiting the number of people gathering to a maximum of 150. Sabah State Health Department reported an increased number of  Covid-19 cases from July 25 to August 4. From 384 to 402 cases. Chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd …

KUALA LUMPUR – The movement control order (MCO) or the conditional movement control order (CMCO) can be reinstated if the Covid-19 cases continue to spike over the next two weeks. According to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, if Covid-19 local transmission positive cases escalate, the government has no choice but to implement to stricter MCO to curb the …

PETALING JAYA – Wearing face masks in public areas and public transport will be made mandatory starting August 1, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in a statement. The Senior Minister said that non compliance with the new law will result to being fined or prosecuted in court. The government decided to make the wearing of face …

One of the standard operating procedures ( SOPs) scheduled to be adopted next month for the Chini state by-election in Pahang is to fix the maximum number of persons permitted to be at the nomination center and the new usual in the election campaign. Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun, Chairman of the Election Commission ( EC), said something has to be …