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  • Adequate blood supply in the country: National Blood Centre

    Adequate blood supply in the country: National Blood Centre

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    KUALA LUMPUR: The supply of blood in the country is still sufficient at a safe level so far, said National Blood Centre (PDN) director Dr Noryati Abu Amin.

    However, she said PDN and other blood centres are still in need of blood donors to continue replenishing blood stock at an optimum level all the time.

    According to her, blood donation is still available during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period as the activity is considered an essential service under the Health Ministry for the treatment of patients.

    While it cannot be denied that blood donation throughout the country would be affected following Covid-19 and the enforcement of MCO, Dr Noryati said various efforts including stepping up promotions via social media as well as extending the operation hours at collection centres have been carried out.

    “So far, the supply of all types of blood is sufficient, however many blood donation campaigns were cancelled over fears that the people maybe infected with Covid-19 which also caused a drop in the number of donors,” she told Bernama.

    Dr Noryati added that several additional measures were taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 when individuals came to donate blood, among them was limiting the number of donors at a location at any one time.

    “Apart from that, measures such as social distancing and practice of good hygiene especially washing hands with soap and water as well as providing initial screening such as checking body temperature and inquiring the travel history of the donor, she said.

    In this regard, she urged the people to continue donating blood regularly to ensure the supply of blood is always at a safe level.

    “Having an adequate supply of blood at all time is very important to treat patients such as emergency victims, expecting mothers who may experience bleeding complications during delivery, cancer and thalassemia patients as well as patients undergoing major surgeries,” she said.

    Members of the public can donate blood at three locations in the Klang Valley namely PDN in Jalan Tun Razak on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8pm and on Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 6pm.

    Besides that, the PDN Donation Suite in Midvalley Megamall starts daily from 10am to 5pm while the Puspanita Blood Donation Suite in Putrajaya operates from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 7pm and on weekends from 9am to 6pm.

    Meanwhile, the blood supply at the Blood Centre of Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital Seremban (HTJS) is also sufficient, said Negri Sembilan Health acting director Dr Mohammad Faid Abd Rashid.

    Speaking to Bernama, he said the centre has enough blood for patients,

    “During the MOC period, the centre is still operating on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm and on Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4.30 pm.

    “The supply of blood however depends on healthy and non-risky donors who have to adhere to the regulations of the hospital,” he said.

    Dr Mohammad Faid said those who display Covid-19 symptoms or have just returned from abroad or have close contact with suspected Covid-19 cases would not be allowed to donate blood. — Bernama

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  • Armed Forces will help police strengthen their operations: IGP

    Armed Forces will help police strengthen their operations: IGP

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    KUALA LUMPUR: The involvement of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to assist the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) to enforce the Movement Control Order (MCO) beginning Sunday will make police operations more organised and strengthened.

    Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador (pix) said the police welcomed the assistance from the MAF to ensure people’s compliance with the order.

    “RMP and MAF need to stay united in this important mission (to ensure people’s compliance with MCO to prevent the spread of COVID-19) as the military has been helping the police in dealing with floods and terrorism,” he told Bernama.

    Today, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said military service would begin this Sunday to help police monitor MCO compliance and that the people were staying put at homes in an effort to contain Covid-19.

    On March 16, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the MCO would be enforced from March 18 to 31 to curb the spread of Covid-19. — Bernama

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  • MCO: Kuala Lumpur, main cities nationwide quieter than usual on third day

    MCO: Kuala Lumpur, main cities nationwide quieter than usual on third day

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    KUALA LUMPUR: The situation was quieter than usual in the capital and other major cities in the country on the third day of the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

    A Bernama survey of major roads in the capital, among them Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut and Jalan Tun Razak, found them to be less congested while checks on housing estates nearby also showed that residents were adhering to the MCO and staying put at home.

    Although most shops were closed, a self-service laundrette continued to operate despite not being allowed to do so.

    Police and other enforcement officers were also seen doing their rounds in the Wangsa Maju and Ampang Jaya areas in Selangor, with crowd movement reported to be very minimal.

    Sundry shopkeeper Abdul Halim Zakaria, 60, said he only conducted delivery services while restaurant owner Idris Abdul Malek, 51, said he was only selling packed food for takeaways as allowed under the MCO.

    The situation was similar elsewhere in the country, with Johor Police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay saying “most people are obeying the MCO, though there are a few who still gather at eateries”.

    In Malacca, State Security and Crime Prevention Department chief ACP Beh Eng Lai said police set up 24-hour road blocks at three main roads in central Malacca as well as three more in Jasin and one in Alor Gajah.

    “The road blocks have had an impact although there are still some who are stubborn and continue to give excuses for being on the road,” he said.

    Kota Star District Police chief ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin, meanwhile, said police decided to close certain roads here as many still did not heed the MCO.

    “We had no choice but to close 15 roads in the district. We first closed the roads from 9am to 1pm. The roads were then reopened for a while before being closed again and we will keep changing the road closure times,” he said. — Bernama

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  • Activities in food supply chain to operate as normal

    Activities in food supply chain to operate as normal

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    PUTRAJAYA: Activities in the production, processing and distribution of food including imports and exports will continue as normal during the movement control order, which came into effect from March 18 to 31 to ensure continuity in the food supply chain ecosystem, said the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry.

    “Therefore the supply process from wholesalers to retailers will continue to operate as usual and the people are advised not to panic buy or hold excessive stockpile of food,” said the ministry.

    The ministry in a statement today said the Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (pix) had conducted two visits to MyFarm outlet in Putrajaya and rice miller, YHL Trading Sdn Bhd in Semenyih today to ensure sufficient food supply in the market.

    According to the ministry, main food items such rice, meat, fish, vegetables and fruits are at stable level and adequate.

    “The supply is supported by domestic production, import and stocks. The stock of rice in the market now is 500,000 tonnes,” he said.

    The ministry said its delivery service to target groups would go on as normal such as food development services, biosecurity, inspection and quarantine.

    “The ministry will continue to monitor and cooperate with producers and distributors to ensure adequate food supply during the movement control order,” it said. – Bernama

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  • PKR offers free delivery of essential items in 3 constituencies

    PKR offers free delivery of essential items in 3 constituencies

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    PETALING JAYA: In the spirit of helping people, Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar (pix) is offering free delivery services to help the aged and those in need.

    The free delivery of essential items, food and medicine during the 14-day Movement Control Order runs from 6pm to 10pm.

    The service will be available in the Setiawangsa area (Kuala Lumpur), Balik Pulau (Penang) and in her constituency, Permatang Pauh.

    “The response has been encouraging and they been receiving numerous calls, especially from those requesting for face masks,” Nurul said.

    “The team takes between five and 15 minutes to deliver the items. The teams are stationed at various state assembly constituencies and are manned by our members and volunteers.”

    She added that other PKR MPs are also providing such a service in their constituency.

    The assistance programme is led by Penang PKR youth chief, Fahmi Zainol and each area has three to five personnel.

    “I decided on this initiative to assist the aged, less abled and those dependent on welfare aid as many of them were unable to cope with such a crisis.

    “Many are in urgent need of assistance and support. As a time like this, we need to work together at all levels to ensure everyone is taken care of,“ Nurul said.

    She added that she was also receiving help from others, including welfare-based non-governmental organisations to make the make the programme a success.

    She added that they are also making deliveries to hospitals and police stations.

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  • Ensuring business continuity during challenging times

    Ensuring business continuity during challenging times

    Vanguard’s CEO and CIO discuss the protocols in place to ensure business continuity and strong service for clients.
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  • Google AdWords All Revamped

    Your New Year resolutions might have already taken a slump, but Google is determined about achieving what it wants and has already taken steps in that direction. Unfortunately, it is even ready to push people for this purpose–at least this is what quite a few users of Google AdWords have to say. Though the online advertising service has done a commendable job at keeping its blog updated with relevant information, over the last few weeks users have been noticing a lot of news all over it…

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  • Lyft looking to add food, medical supplies delivery service

    Lyft looking to add food, medical supplies delivery service

    Ride-sharing company Lyft says it is exploring government and health care partnerships to create safer earning opportunities for drivers by having them deliver medical supplies, food and other items.

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  • Petronas evacuates employees from Iraq amid Covid-19 pandemic

    Petronas evacuates employees from Iraq amid Covid-19 pandemic

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    KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas has safely evacuated all 80 of its Malaysian employees from Petronas Carigali Iraq Holding B.V. (PCIHBV), located at the Garraf Contract Area in Iraq’s Thi Qar province in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    The move is a precautionary measure to ensure the health, safety and well-being of its employees, it said.

    “This is certainly an unfortunate and unforeseeable event that is not within PCIHBV’s control. PCIHBV had accordingly issued the necessary notice in accordance with the provisions of the development and production service contract and engaged with the host authority prior to the suspension of operations and evacuation of our employees,” it said in a statement, here today.

    Operations at the Garraf Contract Area are now temporarily suspended until further notice, Petronas said.

    “We are also closely monitoring the situation,” it added.

    According to news reports, Iraq has recorded 164 Covid-19 cases, with 12 deaths. – Bernama

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  • Talian Kasih 15999 operating as usual

    Talian Kasih 15999 operating as usual

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    PUTRAJAYA: The Talian Kasih 15999, coordinated by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will operate as usual during the movement control order, according to minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (pix).

    In a statement today, she said the line was reactivated after taking into consideration the needs of women, children, the disabled and senior citizens.

    “Talian Kasih will continue to entertain to complaints from women, families and the community particularly in attending to emergency incidents involving welfare and the community,” she said.

    Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who was also KPWKM minister, was reported to have urged the ministry to reactivate Talian Kasih, which was stopped following the movement control order effective today until March 31.

    Rina said the Talian Kasih hotline 15999 and WhatsApp service at 019-2615999 will be operating at all times. – Bernama

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