Re-opening of taska a relief to operators
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The decision of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to allow childcare centres (taska) to re-operate even though Kuching is still categorised as a red zone has provided some relief to all the operators of childcare centres. Taska Bina Hikmah supervisor Minah Dillah said the decision will not only ease […]
All private childcare centres allowed to reopen, except in Kuching
SIBU: All private childcare centres and kindergartens in Sarawak, except those in Kuching, are allowed to reopen with immediate effect. This was said by Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting yesterday (Nov 11). However, those in Kuching (red zone) are required to apply for approval from the Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family […]
Only closed-door karaoke rooms allowed
KUCHING: Good news for those who love karaoke as the Sarawak government will allow entertainment centres to reopen with effect from Aug 15. However, this strictly refers to only selected centres with closed-door karaoke rooms. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) had proposed the standard operating […]
Beauty salons to open June 17
KUCHING: Beauty salons and centres in the state have been given the green light to reopen for business beginning June 17. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement on Friday, said beauty salons and centres were among the activities which would be allowed to resume operations from next Wednesday. “The Local Government and […]
All public transport allowed to operate at full capacity
KUALA LUMPUR: All public transport services, including flights and express buses, as well as e-hailing services and private vehicles, are now allowed to operate at full capacity while abiding by the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) at all time. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said […]
‘Make appointment, wash hair at home, only then go for haircut’
KUCHING: It is definitely a great relief for barber shops and hair salons in the city as their services are allowed to resume beginning June 9. Kuching Hairdressers Association president Raymond Chin said he was truly happy that hairstylists could be back in action soon after the Sarawak government announced that barber shops and hair […]
Ministry to refine SOP for tadika reopening
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) is fine-tuning the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the resumption of tadika (kindergartens). KWKPK Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that although taska (nurseries) had been allowed to resume operations starting June 9, tadika still could not be reopened just yet. “Due […]
A haircut, at last!
Barbershops, hair saloons to open Tuesday KUCHING: Barbershops and hair saloons are finally allowed to resume operation effective next Tuesday (June 9). However, Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed that the operation shall focus strictly on hair-cutting activities only. “No facial and other services are allowed,” he said during […]
Saberkas weekend market to reopen, says Miri mayor
MIRI: The Saberkas weekend market here will be allowed to operate this weekend, subject to strict standard operating procedures (SOP), says Mayor Adam Yii. The decision was made after a lengthy discussion with the traders. “Miri City Council (MCC) will make the arrangements before they (traders) are allowed to reopen the Saberkas weekend market,” he […]
June 9 reopening with strict SOP for nurseries
KUCHING: Child nurseries in Sarawak will be allowed to resume operations starting June 9 but with stringent standard operating procedure (SOP). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development under Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah had already finalised the SOP. “The ministry is going […]
