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BY James Kon

Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar on Friday clarified the lifting of the COVID-19 restrictions when the outbreak is over.

He said, “An outbreak will only be declared over when there are no more cases reported within the second incubation period. For COVID-19, it is 28 days. However, the virus may not be completely eradicated, especially taking into consideration global outbreaks are still not under control. Therefore, it is very important for us to come together to control the spread of the COVID-19 infection in the country so that at least some current restrictions can be reduced slowly and in stages.”

BY Azlan Othman

Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein thanked Brunei Darussalam for contributing COVID-19 test kits to Malaysia.

In a message on social media, Dato’ Seri Hishamuddin said the ASEAN spirit continues to be celebrated throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

A boat with several large gunny bags containing postal items and parcels. PHOTO: RBPF

BY James Kon

Several gunny bags containing postal items and parcels from a neighbouring country allegedly brought to the country illegally in boats were seized by Marine Police personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) in the waterways of Brunei Darussalam on Friday.

The drivers of the boats, Mohd Yusran bin Mohd Yusra, 21, Mohd Afif bin Ramli, 19, and Matahir bin Haji Hidup, 31, all locals were detained.

Visitors comply with the social distancing rule at the Tamu Kianggeh Complex. PHOTO: BAHYIAH BAKIR

BY Lyna Mohamad

The management of Tamu Kianggeh Complex recently created red squares for customers to practise social distancing while waiting in line to buy grocery.

The squares are outlined on the floors of the vendor stalls, so that customers can stand at least one metre away from the next person in the queue.