PETALING JAYA: A list of potential Covid-19 hotspots will be published by the government starting today, as the movement control order is reimposed in certain states.
The Health Ministry is expected to reveal the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system and the list of potential hotspots that it predicts.
Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said more information would be revealed today.
While Malaysians are glad for the system, businesses are worried that such a list will incite fear and panic.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) president Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said it’s a good move to have the system in place.
Tough situation for all: A electronic billboard raising awareness on the dire situation of the pandemic at a mall in Rawang. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are bracing themselves for a possible targeted movement control order in areas with high infection rates as the surge in Covid-19 cases shows no sign of abating.
Companies are also ready to weather the storm, although they are appealing for standard operating procedures that will take the survival of their business into account.
Universiti Malaya epidemiologist Prof Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud said the Covid-19 situation had worsened with intensive care units (ICUs) filling up with Covid-19 patients.
‘Not more than 30 sen for drinking water at eateries’ 12 Apr 2021 / 10:42 H.
PETALING JAYA: Ideally, water should be served free of charge at eateries. However, if an eatery chooses to bill a customer for a glass of water, it should not be more than 30 sen.
That is the consensus reached between consumer groups and an association of restaurant operators.
They were commenting on a recent announcement that the government is cracking down on high-end restaurants, fast food outlets, franchises and eateries, as well as stalls across the country, that charge RM1 or more for a glass of water.
Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Rosol Wahid said notices have been issued to 84 food and beverage outlet operators.
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