THE Covid-19 pandemic has affected businesses globally, but has also given industry players an impetus to invest, especially in digital tools.Sage Asia VP & MD Arlene Wherrett said many are grappling with the sudden enforcement of the Conditional Movement Control Order in parts of the country.Another disruption to business operations, she said, will make businesses realise the value of digital tools that can assist businesses’ financial efficiency.
THE government should promote inclusive development in Sabah to revive Malaysia’s economy, said Parti Warisan Sabah president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (picture).He said special attention should be given to the state which is one of the poorest and worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.“It is also currently the state with the highest number of Covid-19 cases, and as a consequence, the majority of households and businesses are in dire state.“Thus, to assist the people, additional assistance is needed,” he told The Malaysian Reserve yesterday.
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SCHOOL administrators and educators are requesting for more say in determining the closure of certain institutions or any dismissal of class sessions as part of preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) president Aminuddin Awang said the State Education Department (JPN), District Education Office (PPD) and school administrations must be allowed to make immediate decisions to dismiss any session if there is any indication of a possible spread of Covid-19 cases within the localities.“Parents are very worried and they have pressured teachers to get the message across to the Ministry of Education (MoE).
Going into the second day of the month of Syawal today means that under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), people are no longer allowed to continue the tradition of Aidilfitri visits.As part of the move to curb the spread of COVID-19, the government has allowed the visits to be only on the first day of the Aidilfitri celebrations, on condition that the standard operating procedure (SOP) is observed, including limiting visitors to 20 people, practising social distancing and maintaining hygiene.