![Sri Lankans ditch cars for bicycles to ride out economic crisis Sri Lankans ditch cars for bicycles to ride out economic crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657249088_COLOMBO.jpg)
Sri Lankans ditch cars for bicycles to ride out economic crisis
No oil shipments have arrived for about two weeks and employees told to work from home have been restricted fuel to essential services.
Fri Jul 08 2022
![Sri Lanka stops fuel supply to non-essential services as crisis worsens Sri Lanka stops fuel supply to non-essential services as crisis worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656384153_COLOMBO.jpg)
Sri Lanka stops fuel supply to non-essential services as crisis worsens
Sri Lanka will issue fuel only to trains and buses, medical services and vehicles that transport food starting until July 10, Bandula said.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high COVID cases WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high COVID cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626142016_WHO.jpg)
WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high COVID cases
The UN agency said its new guidelines may be helpful for places where essential services are under pressure.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![New Zealand's Ardern orders nationwide lockdown over one COVID-19 case New Zealand's Ardern orders nationwide lockdown over one COVID-19 case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605843468_NewZealandPrimeMi.jpg)
New Zealand's Ardern orders nationwide lockdown over one COVID-19 case
Imposing its toughest level 4 lockdown rules, schools, offices and all businesses will shut down and only essential services will operate.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![SelVAX Industry gives priority to companies with most number of workers SelVAX Industry gives priority to companies with most number of workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621316722_TengChangKhim.jpg)
SelVAX Industry gives priority to companies with most number of workers
SelVAX Industry, which is part of the Selangor Vaccination Programme (SelVax), will prioritise vaccination for companies and factories in the manufacturing and essential services sector.
Mon Jul 05 2021
![EMCO: Legal firms allowed to operate with strict SOP adherence - Takiyuddin EMCO: Legal firms allowed to operate with strict SOP adherence - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621512114_sidangmedia.jpg)
EMCO: Legal firms allowed to operate with strict SOP adherence - Takiyuddin
The permission was given after taking into account the need for legal services to support other essential services sectors.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Essential services, businesses can operate in EMCO areas - Nanta Essential services, businesses can operate in EMCO areas - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618840118_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
Essential services, businesses can operate in EMCO areas - Nanta
Business activities under the trade distribution sector involving essential goods and services are allowed to operate in the EMCO areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Jul 02 2021
![Non-essential service employers forcing employees to be present at workplace liable to face action - Ismail Sabri Non-essential service employers forcing employees to be present at workplace liable to face action - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622384228_ISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Non-essential service employers forcing employees to be present at workplace liable to face action - Ismail Sabri
Employers who force their workers to be present at the workplace despite being non-essential services can be reported to the Human Resource Ministry (MHR).
Sat Jun 05 2021
![COVID: Movement restrictions between Sabah, Labuan enforced immediately COVID: Movement restrictions between Sabah, Labuan enforced immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621695739_MasidiManjun.jpg)
COVID: Movement restrictions between Sabah, Labuan enforced immediately
Masidi says that exemptions were given for the movement of essential services and with special permission.
Thu May 27 2021
![MITI's list of essential services assures manufacturers - FMM MITI's list of essential services assures manufacturers - FMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51596622644_TBMiti.jpg)
MITI's list of essential services assures manufacturers - FMM
The industry is cognisant that all efforts must be taken to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Wed Jan 13 2021
![Malaysians in Singapore's essential services appeal to be allowed daily commute Malaysians in Singapore's essential services appeal to be allowed daily commute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71585026982_TambakJohor.jpg)
Malaysians in Singapore's essential services appeal to be allowed daily commute
Pleas have been made for the authorities to allow workers in the essential services sector to cross the borders of the two countries.
Mon May 11 2020
![MCO: 70 per cent road users are essential service workers with travel permit MCO: 70 per cent road users are essential service workers with travel permit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586234591_TBRoadblock.jpg)
MCO: 70 per cent road users are essential service workers with travel permit
About 70 per cent of motorists on the road during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period comprises those who work in the essential services sector.
Sun Apr 19 2020
![MCO Phase 3: List of essential services expanded to 15 MCO Phase 3: List of essential services expanded to 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586942797_PortKlangGeneric.jpg)
MCO Phase 3: List of essential services expanded to 15
The third phase of MCO which came into effect today, has seen the list of essential services been expanded to 15 from only 10 during the second phase.
Wed Apr 15 2020
![Hero bot panambang, bantu mudahkan pergerakan penduduk kampung di saat PKP Hero bot panambang, bantu mudahkan pergerakan penduduk kampung di saat PKP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586419132_perauk.jpg)
Hero bot panambang, bantu mudahkan pergerakan penduduk kampung di saat PKP
Tempoh PKP menyaksikan ramai panambang pulang ke kampung halaman masing-masing menyebabkan pergerakan penduduk kampung berdekatan untuk menyeberang ke Bandar Kuching terbatas.
Thu Apr 09 2020
![Minister urges agriculture industry players to increase productivity Minister urges agriculture industry players to increase productivity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-08/41534321399_RonaldKiandee.jpg)
Minister urges agriculture industry players to increase productivity
They are part of the essential services and are needed to ensure continued food supply.
Wed Apr 08 2020