Comply with smoking prohibition, besides Covid-19 SOP
PUTRAJAYA: The public must comply with the smoking prohibition in addition to the standard operation procedure (SOP) for Covid-19, particularly at eateries and open spaces, to prevent complications from smoking and Covid-19 infection. “This is to ensure the welfare of oneself and those around,” said Health deputy director-general (Public Health) Datuk Dr Chong Chee Kheong […]
More flights to Sarawak from tomorrow
KUCHING: The skies over Sarawak is expected to be busier starting tomorrow after the state government, through its disaster management committee (SDMC), approved an increase in the number of flights into the state following its success in containing the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin today said a total of 331 weekly […]
SIDS activities to continue during RMCO
SIBU: All programmes and activities involving the ‘Kursi Penyelidikan Tan Sri Empiang Jabu’ (TSEJRC) will be continued during the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) president Datuk Ir Alice Jawan said that it must comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). “I am pleased to announce that all TSEJRC programmes and […]
Dayak festival is joyous when you’re healthy
KUCHING: Comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the government this Gawai, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said compliance is the only way to avoid turning the joy of the celebration into a tragedy. He said like Hari Raya Aidilfitri, this year’s Kaamatan Festival and Hari Gawai are celebrated in […]
Comply with SOP to avoid ‘Gawai cluster’
KUCHING: Celebrants are urged to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) for Gawai Dayak as to avoid creating a ‘Gawai cluster’. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this time Gawai will be celebrated differently — in a subdued and cautious way —because the state is still in the midst of fighting the […]
Police chief gives Padawan residents the thumbs-up
PADAWAN: Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan have only praises for Padawan residents for complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Hari Raya festive celebrations. He thanked them for their cooperation and appealed for their continued support to maintain a high degree of civic consciousness to help the authorities curb the spread […]
Cramped space, poor hygiene cause of Covid-19 infection among foreign workers
PUTRAJAYA: Cramped living spaces and poor hygiene have been identified as the causes of Covid-19 infection among foreign workers, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the confined spaces resulted in no room for social distancing among the workers. Hence, he said, employers were responsible for educating their workers on good hygiene practices and […]
Local hawkers earn praises from council
SIBU: Hawkers here are complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the local authorities. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh was pleased with the attitude of hawkers selling food during this Ramadan season. “Today (May 3) we conducted a surprise check on food sales […]
Walikota satisfied with MCO compliance
KAPIT: Kapit District Council (KDC) walikota Lating Minggang said he was happy that traders at the local produce market and their customers have complied with the movement control order (MCO) that has already entered its third phase. “Kapit is still a green zone, but the public are urged to continue complying with the MCO to […]
Comply with MCO
SERIAN: Police reminded the public to abide by the movement control order (MCO) when going to Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches for their collection of the Bantuan Perihatin Nasional (BPN) and Sarawakku Sayang financial aid. Its district police chief DSP Aswandy Anis further stated that recipients should also wear face masks and maintain a social […]
