Don’t hesitate to receive vaccine
SIBU: The risk of getting a severe Covid-19 infection can be avoided by taking vaccination, said Lanang Member of Parliament Alice Lau. Based on her own experience, Lau pointed out that vaccination is the only solution to break the chain of this deadly virus. “I am speaking based on my experience of having received complete […]
Breaking the chain of infection
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Dr Annuar Rapaee described the enforcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) here as the right move to break the chain of Covid-19 infection. The CMCO was also enforced in Kuching and Miri for the same purpose, he added. “The implementation of the CMCO in Sibu […]
No need to wear face mask while jogging, driving alone
PUTRAJAYA: There is no need to wear face mask when carrying out activities alone such as jogging or driving. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the people are only required to wear face mask when they have symptoms or in a public environment with other people. “The need of face mask is to break […]
Mixed reaction to working from home
MUKAH: Civil servants working from home (WFH) during the movement control order (MCO) had mixed reaction to the new normal of service delivery resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. WFH is not their choice, but for the sake of their health and that of others, they do so. The MCO is also one of the measures […]
Green zone residents remind on guard
KUCHING: Sarawak residents in districts categorised as green zones which are free from Covid-19 infection are reminded to be vigilant and continue to take preventive measures to curb the disease. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said as of today, the four divisions which turned into green zones from yellow previously are Mukah, […]
Workshop, salon owners and employees arrested
BINTULU: Owners and workers of two motorcycle workshops and a salon were among 17 individuals arrested for violating the movement control order (MCO) here on Wednesday. Bintulu OCPD Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the individuals, aged between 19 and 64, comprised 12 men and five women and they were detained in an operation from 10.25am to […]
MCO brings out creativity in people
KUCHING: With the current movement control order (MCO) heading for the one-month mark and potentially lasting even longer if an extension past April 14 is mandated, Malaysians have to get creative in keeping themselves occupied while staying home. Marketing strategist Seán Matjeraie, 27, is making full use of the MCO period by investing in self-improvement […]
Break the chain or we’d be like Italy
KUCHING: Drastic actions need to be taken in order to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. “The main objective now is to stop the virus transmission and in order to achieve that, drastic action needs to be taken. We have to concentrate on this now. “The sooner we […]
No go if MCO further extended
KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaars in Sarawak will definitely be cancelled if the movement control order (MCO) is further extended throughout the month of April. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said, “We will abide by the federal government’s decision on the MCO. “If it does […]
MCO no joke, public reminded
MUKAH: The ongoing movement control order (MCO) is not ‘main-main’ (a joke) and those who had been charged in court for flouting it are proof that the government is serious in its efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was clear […]
