SOPs

It was fined for failing to ensure physical distancing at the launch of its election machinery for the Melaka state polls last night.

But they say the infection wave will not be as big as the ones that came before, due to awareness about SOPs and the high vaccination rate.

Police issued the compounds during a raid last night.

The people themselves must be part of the solution, not of the problem, they say.

Primary Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says tight SOPs will be set for the entry of these workers from source countries.

The defence minister says the government must strike a balance between health and safety and democratic demands.

He urges the government to allow small gatherings for ceramahs and house-to-house visits.

Shortages – exacerbated by years of under-investment in basic chip production, while high-end semiconductors were favoured – are expected to last at least two years.

Among others, students returning to boarding schools must undergo Covid-19 self-tests.

India's peak holiday season includes Durga Puja, Dussehra and Deepavali – major Hindu festivals celebrated with noise, colour and exuberance across the country.

Airlines and bus companies expect demand to soar while highway authority braces for spike in traffic.

This follows a risk assessment conducted by the health ministry.