A shopper registers as part of SOPs to enter a shopping mall. – Bernama photo
KUCHING (July 14): Another commercial premise in Sarawak has been listed under the Ministry of Health’s Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system today, said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).
MDS Mart Kemena Sdn Bhd in Bintulu became another addition to the HIDE system, right after another commercial premise there – Farley Mini Market – was listed in the system yesterday.
This now brings the cumulative number of HIDE premises and localities in the state to 253 to date.
Khairy Jamaluddin on May 8 said HIDE premises and locations had potential to turn into clusters if pre-emptive actions were not taken.
“Premises listed under HIDE are different from the list of clusters issued each day by the Health director-general. Premises listed under HIDE do not need to close except when directed by the authorities,” he said.
If no hotspots emerged in the premises after the implementation of pre-emptive actions, these premises would be removed from the HIDE list within a period of seven days after their listing, he added.