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No Ramadan Bazaar in Sabah this year: State Secretary

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah authorities in principal will not be permitting Ramadan bazaar all through the state this yr in the trouble to curb the Covid-19 outbreak.

State Secretary Datuk Safar Untong mentioned the ruling was in line with the federal government’s resolution to ban the ‘tamu’ and farmer’s market.

“The state government will make an official announcement (regarding this matter) including the standard operating procedure (SOP), among others, involving every activity to be carried out in the state,” he informed reporters right here, at this time.

Safar mentioned the state authorities was now in the method of finalising the SOP, together with the operation hours of each grocery store in the state, to make sure the outbreak can be completely contained.

“If previously the SOP and the operation hours were not standardised, now we want to standardise them, for example, in supermarkets; every worker and shopper must wear face masks and use the sanitiser,” he mentioned.

Meanwhile, Safar mentioned the Public Works Department (PWD) has been ordered to restore or exchange damaged primary requirements in each quarantine centre in the state.

“Any quarantine centre in Sabah that needs repairs, we will fix them using the state’s government allocation, although the buildings are owned by the Federal government. I am sure PWD is now in process of repairing (broken basic needs in quarantine centres),” he mentioned, in response to a viraled video on social media, which confirmed unsatisfactory situation at a quarantine facility in the state.

A complete of 28 quarantine centres had been established in Sabah to isolate people suspected to be constructive Covid-19 and susceptible to infecting others.

Commenting on quarantine lodging in three-star motels, Safar mentioned Sabah in the intervening time had been utilizing two three-star motels to deal with people who returned from overseas and wanted to bear the 14-day quarantine.

“However the costs will be borne by those involved,” he mentioned, including that the federal government’s quarantine centres had been freed from cost and had meals served. — Bernama

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April 3, 2020
Covid-19: list of fake news as of 7pm today

KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the replies made by the related companies to the Quick Response Team of the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) on fake news that went viral on social media as of 7pm today.

1. Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) denied the validity of any hyperlinks for PPZ Musaadah Khaira Special Assistance software besides at https://musaadahkhaira.zakat.com.my.

2. Labuan District Police chief refuted the assertion on his alleged order permitting members of the general public to go to their workplaces whereas being accompanied by members of the family by bringing the letter of permission from their employers, stressing that it completely contravened the Movement Control Order (MCO).

3. The Malacca Hospital denied permitting purposes for donations of medical gear, meals and cash, to assist the frontliners to be forwarded to the hospital or nominees listed. — Bernama

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April 3, 2020
Covid-19: MOH monitors 3,000 yet-to-be-screened tabligh followers

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) continues to be monitoring about 3,000 tabligh (Islamic motion) worshippers who had attended a rally on the Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) mentioned among the many explanation why the three,000 individuals had not been screened have been that those that had gone overseas had not returned since attending the gathering.

“Maybe, some have nonetheless not returned, some might have gone overseas, for instance to Sulawesi and India. They left for 40 days and haven’t returned.

“We are nonetheless monitoring and we now have the information. It is hoped that once they return they are going to be screened and quarantined for 14 days,“ he instructed a Covid-19 each day media convention, right here in the present day.

Noor Hisham mentioned 19,032 contributors of the gathering on the Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque had been screened to date with 15,970 samples taken.

‘’There are 1,465 constructive instances among the many Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque worshippers, There are 10,213 adverse instances and 4,292 pending instances. About 3,000 individuals have but to be screened,’’ he mentioned.

Noor Hisham mentioned Selangor recorded a excessive variety of instances and the sources have been the tahfiz and madrasah (Islamic faculties) some whom had attended the tabligh gathering on the Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque.

He mentioned one of many explanation why Selangor had the best constructive instances was as a result of 50% of the instances have been linked to the worshippers who had gathered on the Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque, and now it had unfold to the Islamic faculties.

‘’So, now we see Hulu Langat has 300 constructive instances so far. There are about 600 instances in Selangor and half of the instances got here from Hulu Langat,’’ he mentioned.

The variety of instances in Hulu Langat had gone as much as 300 instances from 287 instances beforehand. There are 90 instances in Kampung Sungai Lui together with 25 instances that are linked to the worshippers on the Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque and shut contacts (65 instances).

As of in the present day, Noor Hisham mentioned 18 constructive Covid-19 instances have been detected on the One City Plaza Tower.

As such, he really useful a group enforcement in each housing space to make sure localised cleanliness to verify the unfold of Covid-19.

“We can improve it additional and alternatively we’re wanting intently at hotspot areas. If there is a rise of 10, 20 and even 40 instances inside a day, that could be a signal for us to return in and improve the Movement Control Order (MCO) in that space,’’ he mentioned. — Bernama

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April 3, 2020
Information Department reminded to focus on government’s policies, activities

PUTRAJAYA: The Information Department (Japen) should focus on its fundamental obligation, that’s to clarify to the individuals in regards to the legal guidelines, government’s insurance policies and activities, mentioned Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (pix).

He mentioned public perspective on the division’s integrity relies upon on its skill to clarify and disseminate info to the individuals about government’s insurance policies, and the division has by no means been entrusted with the duty to defend any politician or political get together.

“I would like to remind Japen officers that in disseminating information, they must know how to differentiate between politics and official duties.

“If a politician made a blunder, it is not Japen officer’s job to clarify it. The politician will have to fix it or clarify it himself,” he mentioned after attending a particular briefing with Japen officers right here at present.

Saifuddin mentioned a cynical perspective in the direction of politics is typical in any democratic international locations, however Japen should at all times defend the federal government as all actions taken by the federal government had been for the sake of the individuals.

“Rejection towards a political party is normal, but it must not go to the extent of rejecting the government, because that would cause (political and economic) instability in the country,” he mentioned.

When requested on a further allowance for media personnel, who’re additionally the frontliners within the combat in opposition to Covid-19, the minister mentioned he had introduced the matter to the Cabinet’s consideration and was nonetheless awaiting suggestions.

“I do hope media personnel, including our information officers in the field, will be given the additional allowance. It is not my decision to make, but I did raise the matter up at the Cabinet meeting,” he mentioned. — Bernama

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April 3, 2020
World Health Worker Week – April 5 – 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and different international emergencies present us as soon as once more the heroic efforts well being staff on the entrance traces make day-after-day to maintain their communities—and the world—protected and wholesome. The WHO and the Global Health Workforce Network is happy to associate with civil society companions—the Frontline Health Workers Coalition and its members—to honor well being staff throughout World Health Worker Week: April 5-11, 2020. The Eighth Annual World Health Worker Week is yet one more alternative to mobilize communities, companions, and policymakers to extend assist of well being staff worldwide.

The 2020 theme is Leaders on the Front Line. This theme highlights the want to offer higher management alternatives for frontline well being staff—significantly ladies well being staff, who make up greater than 70% of the worldwide well being workforce. At the identical time, this theme emphasizes how well being staff usually put themselves on the road, usually at nice private danger to themselves and their households, to avoid wasting and enhance lives.

We invite all well being workforce stakeholders to affix us by elevating public consciousness and fascinating on well being workforce points, and acknowledge the lifesaving contribution of the well being workforce. All actions can be filtered by a World Health Worker Week portal, hosted by the Frontline Health Workers Coalition secretariat at IntraHealth International.

Some key methods to get entangled:
- Add your voice to the #WHWWeek dialog on social media! Use the WHWW Social Media Guide with key messages, graphics, and steered tweets.
- Participate within the WHWW Video Testimonial Series and inform well being policymakers why frontline well being staff are Leaders on the Line and the way we will higher assist them. It’s straightforward to participate—see the guidance and add your video.
- Celebrate World Health Day on Tuesday, April 7. In this International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, World Health Day will shine a lightweight on the important function nurses and midwives play in offering well being care world wide, and name for a strengthening of the nursing and midwifery workforce. Share and promote World Health Day belongings here.
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April 3, 2020
Lagos Government Seals Agege Central Mosque Over Violation Of Ban On Public Gathering

The Lagos State Government has sealed the Agege Central Mosque for violating its ban on public gathering following the outbreak and continued unfold of Coronavirus within the nation.

Olusegun Fafore, Executive Assistant to Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Media, disclosed that the choice was taken as a result of greater than 20 individuals have been discovered contained in the mosque on the time officers visited the place.

Recall that Lagos and different state governments throughout the nation had adopted plenty of measures within the wake of the outbreak of Coronavirus together with closing faculties, shutting land borders and inserting a ban on public gathering to a restricted variety of individuals.

On Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari throughout a broadcast, introduced the whole lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and FCT as a part of new measures to curb the unfold of the pandemic.

Nigeria to this point has 174 confirmed instances of the virus and two recorded deaths.

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April 3, 2020
M’sians stranded in Chad told to contact M’sian high commission in Abuja

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar (pix) has told Malaysians stranded in Chad and Nigeria to immediately contact the Malaysian High Commission in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.

Kamaruddin, who can also be the Foreign Ministry Covid-19 Task Force chairman, stated that based mostly on info acquired from the Malaysian High Commission in Abuja, the N’djamena Chad Airport is anticipated to stay closed till additional discover.

“Malaysians stranded in Chad can contact the Malaysian High Commission in Abuja directly at +2347031365197,” he stated in an announcement at this time.

Regarding Malaysians stranded in Algeria, which went viral on the social media yesterday, Kamarudin stated Wisma Putra had taken observe of the matter.

“For now, the Algerian government has suspended all commercial flight operations in the country. The Malaysian Ambassador in Algeria is in the process of arranging a special flight to bring home all Malaysians stranded there,” he stated.

He added that Wisma Putra, by means of its representatives abroad, would proceed to make sure the well-being of Malaysians stranded in overseas international locations.

Malaysian representatives abroad may also take acceptable motion to guarantee they returned residence safely. Wisma Putra additionally welcomed the assistance of all events to deliver residence affected Malaysians overseas due to the Covid-19 pandemic, he stated.

As for Malaysians in India, he stated a complete of 359 of these stranded in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) safely returned residence on board two specifically chartered Malindo Air plane, which touched down on the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) at 5.50am and 4.46pm at this time.

The subsequent flights from India are scheduled to arrive in Malaysia from April 3 to April 6 and these will deliver again a complete of 1,790 Malaysians nonetheless stranded in India, together with in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Trichy, he stated.

He added there have been 266 Malaysians nonetheless stranded in Australia, not together with the 59 in Melbourne who’re anticipated to arrive in KLIA at 8.30pm at this time. — Bernama

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April 2, 2020
Covid-19: List of fake news as of 7pm today

KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the replies made by the related businesses to the Quick Response Team of the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) on fake news that went viral on social media as of 7pm today.

>> The National Security Council (MKN) has denied claims a 3rd section of the Movement Control Order (MCO) can be carried out from April 15 to May 15, 2020.

>> The MKN has additionally denied allegations that summonses can be issued, with out discretion used, by the authorities through the MCO interval, such RM300 for travelling in a automobile with multiple individual, RM200 for not sporting a face masks and RM150 for leaving residence after 10 pm.

>> The Hulu Langat District Health Office has denied that it had despatched a brief messaging service (SMS) textual content to inform {that a} supervisor at Sungai Ramal Shell station had examined constructive for Covid-19. — Bernama

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April 2, 2020
Remdesivir to be used in treatment of Covid-19: Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: A brand new antiviral drug, Remdesivir, will be launched to deal with Covid-19 sufferers in the nation, stated Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix).

He stated the Ministry of Health (MOH) has acquired a number of purposes to convey in the drugs.

“There have been purposes to convey in the Remdesivir drug and now we have accepted one or two purposes. Insya Allah, we’ll introduce this new drug to deal with Covid-19 sufferers,“ he stated at a day by day media convention on Covid-19 right here at present.

Last March 28, Dr Noor Hisham was reported to have stated that the prevailing medication Clorokuin, Hydroxychloroquine and mixture of Lopinavir / Ritonavir which are used to deal with different ailments might be used in the treatment of Covid-19.

Asked if the quantity of Covid-19 assessments carried out to date was sufficient, he stated MOH had met the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) benchmark.

He stated primarily based on the share of 7.2% Covid-19 constructive circumstances from all samples taken, it’s under the 10% set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), therefore exhibiting that the nation has been performing sufficient assessments.

“We have taken 43,462 samples and the (quantity of) constructive circumstances are 3,116, which means the speed of our constructive circumstances is 7.2%,,“ he added.

Prior to this, medical specialists claimed that Malaysia remains to be behind in conducting the assessments for Covid-19, regardless of the rise in constructive circumstances two weeks in the past.

Meanwhile, Noor Hisham stated the Covid-19 mortality fee in Malaysia, which is at 1.6 %, is taken into account nonetheless low, in contrast with the worldwide loss of life fee of round 4.5%.

On the scarcity of private protecting tools (PPE), he stated, the issue has been resolved, however the concern now could be to ship the provides to hospitals and clinics concerned in the treatment of Covid-19.

However, he stated, efforts had been being made to resolve the matter.

“We hope inside this week the difficulty of distribution will be settled, now we have greater than 50,000 donated masks and PPE, in addition to half 1,000,000 masks from China for instance.

“There is rather a lot of donations coming in and the difficulty now could be we try our greatest to handle the logistic to ship to Sabah and Sarawak for instance,“ he added. — Bernama

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April 2, 2020
How Social Media Reached Beyond the Digital Veil and Changed the Way We Do Business

The world of digital is altering customers? expectations and calls for as they work together with manufacturers and firms in the actual world in addition to the digital area. Here are three keys to discovering success for companies and manufacturers in the clear world of selling: Be fairly than appear; present, do not inform; and do not simply average, take part.

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April 2, 2020