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Dining-in ban at eateries still on

KUCHING: Restaurants, eateries, bistros, cafes and food and beverages stalls across the state are still not allowed to provide dine-in services during the extended conditional movement control order (CMCO) period until June 7. Under the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) released by the National Security Council on May 17, only take-aways, drive-throughs and deliveries are […]

21 SOP violators compounded

KUCHING: Police issued 21 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Saturday (May 15). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Serian recorded the most compounds with 10, followed by Kuching (four), Mukah (three), Bintulu (three) and Padawan (one). “The violations included […]

CMCO in Sarawak extended to June 7

KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Sarawak, which was supposed to end on May 17, will be extended for another 21 days from May 18 until June 7. This is the latest directive issued by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement on Saturday (May 15). “After looking and assessing the situation […]

‘Sad’ Aidilfitri for Dr Annuar as Covid cases still high in Sibu

Dr Annuar Rapaee

SIBU: Sarawak Public Health and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said he was “sad and very worried” when asked about the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration today as the country faces the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Annuar, who is also the Nangka state assemblyman, said he was very worried about the Covid situation in Sibu, with […]

No MCO, CMCO continues until May 17

KUCHING: The nationwide movement control order (MCO) to be implemented throughout the country from today until June 7, as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin, will not apply to Sarawak. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in announcing this yesterday, said Sarawak would continue to be placed under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) […]

51 compounds issued over CMCO SOPs breach

KUCHING: Police have issued 51 compounds to individuals for failing to comply with conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Monday (May 10). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching recorded the most with 38 issued, followed by Serian (six), Bau (three), Dalat (two) and Bintulu (two). “The violations include failing […]

Bintulu folk abiding by CMCO SOPs

BINTULU: Residents here have been adhering to conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). This was the view of a General Operations Force (PGA) officer from Battalion 12, Nurhidayat Mohammad, during a survey by the Sarawak Information Department (JaPen) on Monday (May 10). “We have been in Bintulu for a month now and […]

71 slapped compounds for SOPs violation at live band performance

KUCHING: The authorities issued compounds to 71 persons for failing to practise physical distancing during a live band performance here on Sunday (May 9). They were among 96 individuals compounded for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Kuching recorded the highest compounds with 83, followed by seven in […]

Police slap 23 with compounds

KUCHING: Police have issued 23 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) today (May 8). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Bintulu recorded the most compounds with 10, followed by Kuching (seven), Mukah (five) and Padawan (one). “The violations include being outside […]

Abang Johari, civil servants break the fast together

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg broke the fast with senior state and federal civil servants at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building here on Wednesday. The event was held in full compliance with the pandemic standard operating procedures (SOPs) in view of the ongoing conditional movement control order (CMCO). The […]