No abuse of power, actions
KUCHING: Police have clarified and denied any abuse of power as alleged by Senator Alan Ling last Saturday (May 22), following the issuing of RM6,500 compounds to two stall operators in Miri for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail explained that the action taken was based on the Prevention […]
Police shoot down viral messages
KUCHING: Police have refuted two viral messages which stated only one passenger is allowed in a vehicle and compounds up to RM5,000 will be issued to those who are out and about after 10 pm. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail when contacted said that both information shared on WhatsApp were incorrect. “The text message […]
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 […]
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 […]
61 SOP flouters issued compounds
KUCHING: Police have issued 61 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Monday (May 3). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Bintulu recorded the most compounds with 21, followed by Kuching (20), Miri (18) and Padawan (two). “The violations include failing […]
15 more compounds for Icom cluster offenders
KUCHING: Fifteen more compounds for Covid-19 related offences were issued to individuals related to the Icom cluster by the Kuching Divisional Health Office today (May 1). “This brings the cumulative total of compounds involving this cluster to 62,” said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The Icom cluster was first announced on Apr 22. It […]
Compounds issued to patrons of errant entertainment premises
KUCHING: Four foreigners were among 10 individuals compounded for flouting Covid-19 conditional movement control (MCO) order standard operating procedures (SOPs), on Wednesday. Kuching district acting police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said today, an enforcement team found an entertainment premises in Jalan Wan Alwi here operating beyond stipulated hours. “The premises has a business licence issued […]
Compound for violating SOP now set at RM10,000
KUALA LUMPUR: The compound for violating the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the movement control order (MCO) has been increased from RM1,000 to RM10,000 starting from today, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. He said the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 was gazetted since last midnight. Abdul Hamid said the decision to […]
RM10,000 compound to ensure strong compliance of SOPs
PUTRAJAYA: The enforcement of the maximum RM10,000 compound, one of the five amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) is to ensure strong compliance of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said Section 25 has been amended […]
