King reminds Malaysians to observe SOP on Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has reminded all to observe standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expressed concern over the increase in the number of new cases which rose to double digits and detection of new clusters.

He said Sultan Abdullah wanted the people not to lose focus and to always be vigilant and disciplined in playing their roles by complying with the SOP, including quarantine orders and the new normal.

“His Majesty also reminded the people about the success of the government, the Health Ministry and all relevant agencies, especially that of the frontliners in curbing the spread of the pandemic.

“These efforts will not mean a thing if the country has to face a second wave and the reimposement of the movement control order that can affect the people’s safety and well-being, as well as the country’s economy, ” he said in a statement yesterday.

Ahmad Fadil said Sultan Abdullah was also concerned about the possible surge in dengue cases in the country.

“His Majesty wants the people to continue taking preventive measures as advised by MOH and the relevant authorities to ensure that their houses and surrounding areas are free of Aedes breeding areas.

“Sultan Abdullah also advised the people to take preventive measures when doing outdoor and indoor activities by using repellent and aerosol sprays, and to seek immediate treatment if they had symptoms of dengue fever, ” he said.

Ahmad Fadil said Sultan Abdullah wanted curbing the Covid-19 pandemic and combating dengue to be a collective effort of the government and people. — Bernama