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#TTFCovid19: The Government of Malaysia (GoM) has called on the people to avoid public gatherings for six months to a year even after the Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted.
The matter was conveyed by Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah who said the norms and practices of Malaysians had to change with emphasis on social distancing and cleanliness.
Noor Hisham called for creative and innovative ideas such as the delivery of Ramadan Bazaar food directly to homes.
He said the implementation of the E-Ramadan Bazaar was a good idea as it saw a 70 per cent increase in home delivery services during the first phase of the MCO.
SUBANG JAYA: The Government of Malaysia (GoM) has called on the people to avoid public gatherings for six months to a year even after the Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted.
The matter was conveyed by Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah who said the norms and practices of Malaysians had to change with emphasis on social distancing and cleanliness.
‘’Although, the MCO wll be over in two weeks’ time, but our practices have to change, its not a norm anymore.
‘’For example, not shaking hands, cleaning our hands and a social distancing of at least one metre, gathering, for example, is not encouraged at all for six month to a year,’’ he was reported as saying at a press conference yesterday.
Noor Hisham called for creative and innovative ideas such as the delivery of Ramadan Bazaar food directly to homes.
He said the implementation of the E-Ramadan Bazaar was a good idea as it saw a 70 per cent increase in home delivery services during the first phase of the MCO.
Meanwhile, Bernama reported Senior Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob as saying that all Ramadan bazaars were not allowed to operate as long as the MCO was in effect.
To date, the Chief Ministers and Menteri Besars of Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Selangor, Kedah and Penang have each called off Ramadan bazaars in their respective states to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections.
On Wednesday, Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari said there would be other venues to purchase required items for the fasting month.
“I believe there will be online Ramadan bazaars that will offer delivery,’’ he said.
Yesterday, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Security Council Committee (JKKN) made a decision to cancel Ramadan Bazaars in the state after considering the safety of the people.
“The committee has decided to cancel all Ramadan bazaars in Penang to curb spread of Covid-19.
“The decision was made this morning after considering the safety and security of the people,” he said.
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