Health

Pay day, But Be Mindful Of MCP Directives

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25  – Civil servants who will be receiving their salaries today must remain mindful of the directives imposed under the two-week Movement Control Order (MCO) and limit outdoor presence.

The MCO enters its eighth day today, and common practice on payday suggests that many Malaysians would be making a beeline to the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and to supermarkets and public markets for essentials.

As such, the public is advised to take heed of Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s advice yesterday not to crowd banks and ATMs to ensure social distancing is upheld in the effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Civil servants may not be the only ones to have their salaries credited today as a number of private companies are also expected to pay their employees much earlier than usual.

The Women and Family Ministry have also announced that 500,000 recipients of its monthly welfare aid will be receiving their payments today.

Members of the public, as such, are advised not to resort to panic buying, and to remain prudent in their spending as the government has given the assurance that there is enough supply of essential goods and items.

In Melaka, the state government has urged those with shopping plans to come out early to prevent crowding as many supermarkets there have imposed staggered entry for customers.

In this regard, the public must play their part in practicing social distancing while at supermarkets and public markets, and also by using face masks and hand sanitizers.

Since the MCO came into force on March 18, the level of public compliance has gradually risen to 95 percent, and it is now hoped that rate will continue to improve to achieve its main aim of breaking the chain of COVID-19 transmission, which have claimed the lives of 16 people as of last night.

Besides this, the government has also reminded those back in their hometowns to remain there for the time being.

This is to ensure the level of compliance remains high with urban areas virtually turning into ‘ghost towns’ as a result of strict enforcement by the authorities.

Ismail Sabri had also said that to maintain this, the police have mounted roadblocks at 23 toll plazas nationwide.

Those who defy directives will face legal action, he said.

Sources: BERNAMA

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

SEACare 2025 Solidifies Malaysia’s Leadership in Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Landscape

Malaysia’s commitment to transforming its healthcare system takes centre stage this week as SEACare 2025,… Read More

19 hours ago

Drop: A First Date That Turns Into a Psychological Minefield

What happens when trust, trauma, and tequila meet at the same table?  That’s the unnerving… Read More

20 hours ago

SME Bank Collaborates with Autism Cafe Project to Empower Autistic Entrepreneurs

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) has partnered with The Autism Cafe… Read More

20 hours ago

Pahlawan Malaysia 2025: Malaysia’s Premier Obstacle Sports Competition Set to Energize the Nation at the Curve, Mutiara Damansara

The Malaysia Obstacle Race Sports Association is proud to announce Pahlawan Malaysia 2025, the premier… Read More

21 hours ago

Tesla Malaysia is Celebrating the ‘Earth Week’ to Rewards Owners in Conjunction with a ‘Refer and Win’ Campaign

Embracing the mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla Malaysia launches the… Read More

21 hours ago

Malaysia’s Viper Niza Racing On The Winners’ Podium At The 12 Hours Of Spa Francorchamps

Malaysians Douglas Khoo, Dominic Ang and Melvin Moh raced to a podium finish at last… Read More

21 hours ago

This website uses cookies.