Drastic measures for Sibu if Covid-19 cases remain high - assistant minister

A more drastic measure may be introduced in Sibu if the number of Covid-19 positive cases in the district is not showing any sign of dropping this week.

Sibu division disaster management committee coordinator Annuar Rapaee noted that despite various movement control orders enforced in the district over the past three months, the number of Covid-19 cases remained high.

“There are a lot of factors that contribute toward the high number of positive cases. Firstly, the method of implementation. Secondly, the human factor which is the most difficult to control and, thirdly, the enforcement factor,” he said...