Don’t throw caution to the wind
You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometime, you’ll find, you get what you need. – Rolling Stones, English rock band Can we catch COVID-19 multiple times? I asked a doctor and his answer was in the positive. My friend suffered from the virus not twice but three times. The […]
Caution on use of LPG cylinders
KUCHING: PETROSNiaga Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), is reminding its customers on good practices when using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders this festive season. According to a press release, improper use of LPG cylinders is a safety hazard and can cause fires or explosions, which will result in property damage and […]
Cautiously moving into Phase 3 of NRP
KUCHING: There is a need to modify set schedules and tighten standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines to ensure Sarawakians are safe to enter Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said SDMC would need to discuss this as well as to take […]
Beware! Bogus officers on the prowl
KUCHING: Police have advised the public to be cautious and not open their homes to unknown individuals acting suspiciously. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail gave the advice following a viral message regarding a group of people impersonating as government officials calling at homes in the city. The group’s modus operandi is to inspect the […]
Don’t comment on sensitive issues
KUCHING: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail has advised the public to be cautious when sharing opinions or making comments on sensitive issues such as religion, race and ethnicity. He told them not to use the social media as a platform to vent their anger or dissatisfaction so as to offend the feelings and sensitivities […]
Be careful when driving along Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa
KUCHING: The construction of the culvert and concrete slope drain at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa in Samarahan Division began on Monday. The project will continue until August 15. Road users are advised to be cautious when driving on the road during this construction phase and to follow all traffic control for safety, paying particular attention […]
Be cautious when playing kootu funds
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the rice bowls of countless Malaysians. In such a situation, many may be tempted to turn to the time-tested way of raising some hard cash through a kootu fund. But several lawyers have advised the people to exercise caution when participating in kootu […]
After White House, Covid-19 breaches Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The US commander-in-chief has Covid-19 and the top military brass are isolating as the coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on the national security establishment of the most powerful nation in the world. As Covid-19 breached the walls of the Pentagon, the Defense Department was quick to stress on Tuesday that there had been “no […]
Syariah judiciary services in several states postponed until Friday
Except for Sarawak Syariah High Court, Sibu District Syariah Court PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Syariah Judiciary Malaysia (JKSM) has postponed its services and operations in several states, including trials and case mentions, from today until Friday. The affected states are the Federal Territory, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Penang, Terengganu and Sarawak, except for the Sarawak Syariah […]
Agong cautions over political turmoil
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today cautioned politicians not to drag the country once again into political turmoil. Emphasising that the people are putting up with hardship and facing a difficult future as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, His Majesty said they should not stoke the flames of […]
