Extend aid to businesses still closed
KUCHING: Both federal and state governments have been urged to extend financial aid to businesses still prohibited under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang said although many businesses were allowed to reopen under the CMCO from today onwards, there were still businesses such as hair salons, […]
Let these businesses reopen
KUCHING: Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei has called for the state government to look into special standard operating procedures (SOPs) for some overlooked businesses to resume operations without jeopardising the efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. In a statement yesterday, Wong said the SOPs should cover some of the 23 business sectors which were […]
CMS Cement fully operational on May 18
KUCHING: CMS Cement Industries Sdn Bhd (CMS Cement) is currently readying its cement manufacturing operations to serve the domestic market once again in line with the recent announcement by the state government that most economic sectors would be allowed to operate under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cahya Mata […]
MCC to collect parking fees tomorrow
MIRI: The collection of parking fees at Miri City Council (MCC) areas is set to resume tomorrow. In stating this, Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the decision was made in view of the decision of the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to allow the operation of various economic activities under the conditional movement […]
‘Keep Kapit green’
KUCHING: The people of Kapit are reminded to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) which begins today. Kapit assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang said strict compliance was necessary to ensure the district remained a green zone. “Even though the federal government has laid out the guidelines for […]
Public transport urged to follow SOP
KUCHING: Those involved in the operation of the public transport sector under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) on May 12 are advised to follow the safety precautionary measures put in place. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said although there is relaxation of the MCO, it is important to adhere to standard operating procedure […]
Akad nikah online gets green light
KUCHING: Muslim couples who want to tie the knot in Sarawak during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period now can do so via video conferencing. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) chairman Datuk Misnu Tahir said application for marriage (“akad nikah”) solemnisation ceremony via online is only allowed provided the bride and groom have obtained permission for […]
Adopt the new norm when exercising, training outdoor
KUALA LUMPUR: After almost two months of being cooped up at home due to the movement control order (MCO), enforced since March 18, it must surely be exciting to be able to conduct leisure and sports activities outdoor following the relaxation of the order by the government. But, until the authorities find a vaccine for Covid-19, […]
Areas with rising number of Covid-19 infections to be placed under EMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has not ruled out the possibility of enforcing the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in isolation in areas that see a rise in Covid-19 cases during the conditional MCO period that has now been extended to June 9, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today. The prime minister advised the people against becoming […]
SOPs for mosque congregational prayers being fine tuned
KUALA LUMPUR: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is in the process of fine tuning standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enable congregational prayers in mosques soon, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said once finalised, the SOPs would be presented to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa […]
