GEORGE TOWN: No feedback was collected from the states on how the conditional movement control order (MCO) and standard operating procedure (SOP) should be done, the Penang Chief Minister has claimed.
Chow Kon Yeow said as a result, the state government decided not to allow businesses to resume operations yesterday.
Addressing the public in his Sunday live online briefing, Chow said during the National Security Council meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on April 28, council members, including all state leaders, were informed that the Federal Government would obtain feedback from each state on the SOP needed for businesses to reopen. But this did not happen.
“So we decided to implement the Penang gradual recovery strategy, ” said Chow, adding that it was in accordance with instructions from the NSC and Health Ministry. He said the strategy by the state Special Security Committee was based on adjustments to ensure public health and safety, as well as the well-being of the state’s economy.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Penang to introduce conditional MCO on Friday | The Malaysian InsightChow Kon Yeow says state needs four days to prepare, adjust SOPs from Putrajaya.
Read more »
Bank Rakyat wants customers’ feedback on moratorium offer by May 29 | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Bank Rakyat says its customers who received an offer of a moratorium on financing repayments via short message service (SMS) need to give their feedback through the ‘e-borang’ on the website https://mora.bankrakyat.com.my by May 29. Customers who do not give their...
Read more »
Penang says no to reopening economy tomorrow | Malay MailGEORGE TOWN, May 3 — The movement control order (MCO) in Penang will remain intact tomorrow, with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) to be enforced from May 8 onwards, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today. The Penang lawmaker said Penang will not enforce CMCO tomorrow as...
Read more »
China's resort island pilots 'waste bank' for clean bayHAIKOU: Trash in exchange for goods? The seemingly impossible now becomes true thanks to a 'waste bank' recently established in southern China's island province of Hainan. The city government began to pilot 'waste bank' at Mulan Bay half a month ago. According to the rules, tourists can earn 10 points by collecting 1kg of garbage and 60 points can be exchanged for a coconut.
Read more »
Trump says ‘glad’ Kim Jong-un ‘is back, and well’ | Malay MailWASHINGTON, May 3 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was “glad” about the reappearance of Kim Jong-un and that the North Korea leader is apparently healthy. “I, for one, am glad to see he is back, and well!” Trump tweeted, following Kim’s first public appearance in nearly...
Read more »
Malaysia’s first recognised guide dog LaShawn dies after faithfully serving master for six years | Malay MailPETALING JAYA, May 4 — Malaysia’s first recognised guide dog LaShawn has died at the age of eight after battling a blood infection. His owner Stevens Chan Kum Fai shared the sad news yesterday morning via the Facebook page for non-profit advocacy group Dogs For Sight. “I am so heartbroken to...
Read more »