Continue with new norms
SIBU: The people of Sibu are urged to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to break the chain of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even though the number of Covid-19 positive cases in Kuching has decreased, we still have to practise the new norms and follow the SOPs as well as be watchful for any […]
Don’t make a joke out of the staff when delivering sermons
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’ Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri today advised Muslims not to joke about the use of the staff while delivering a sermon, as viralled on social media. He was commenting on the actions of certain individuals who used various items including a golf club, Thor’s hammer, mop and giant […]
Enforce ‘no visiting’ rule during Gawai
KUCHING: Longhouse and village chiefs have been urged to monitor their own respective areas of jurisdiction to enforce the “no visiting” police during the coming Hari Raya Puasa and Gawai Dayak. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Nyipa’s idea is for them to assign members of their village development and security committees (JKKKs) or women’s bureaux […]
Ibans working away give Gawai a miss
SIBU: Pictures of tuak (rice wine), ngajat (a dance) video clips and Iban songs have started to emerge on the Facebook pages of many Ibans, a clear indication that the harvest season has ended and the community is preparing to mark Hari Gawai on June 1. Usually, many of those working and living far away from home would return to their […]
Number of cases drops to double digits
KUALA LUMPUR: After a month of the movement control order (MCO) which was introduced on March 18, the government’s efforts to break the chain of Covid-19 infections is showing positive results. Yesterday, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of daily positive cases have started to drop to double digits compared to the day […]
