Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said another matter which was equally worrying was the closure of several schools due to the outbreak, as well as the unsatisfactory level of compliance with SOPs at several gatherings and Ramadan bazaars.
In this regard, the King called on the people to always be disciplined in complying with the instructions and SOPs set by the government to prevent the country from being hit by the Covid-19 tsunami, as experienced by several countries in South Asia and Europe, he said.
“Sultan Abdullah has advised the people not to let their guard down and view lightly the instructions and compliance with SOPs at Ramadan bazaars, schools and public gatherings, such as breaking fast and feasts, to ensure the spread of Covid-19 in the country can be controlled,” he said in a statement here.
Yesterday, a total of 3,332 new positive Covid-19 cases were recorded in the country.
Fadil said the King also reminded the people not to lose focus and always be vigilant to ensure their own health and safety, as well as their family members and the community, because if the fourth wave of the pandemic were to occur, it would threaten and worsen the country’s economy and the socio-economic situation of the people.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also expressed concern over reports that private hospitals in the Klang Valley were currently experiencing a shortage of beds to accommodate the number of patients, following the increase in Covid-19 cases over the past two weeks, he said.
Fadil said the King also expressed hope that the people would carry out their social responsibilities by immediately seeking help and treatment if they had symptoms, and isolate themselves if they were confirmed positive or declared as a close contact even if they were not symptomatic.
Sultan Abdullah also said the people should be honest with themselves and the community by complying with quarantine directives and SOPs so as to not harm the community and country.
The King also expressed confidence that with the cooperation and commitment between the people and the government, the rate of transmission can be flattened for the sake of personal safety and the well-being of the country.