Not a problem for S’wakians
PADAWAN: Wearing face masks in public places would not be a problem because Sarawakians are disciplined and they know the importance of wearing it during this Covid-19 pandemic. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang was commenting on the compulsory use of face masks in crowded public areas and public transport starting August 1 […]
Ensure ample supply of face masks: Rep
MIRI: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting has lauded the federal government’s move for mandatory use of face masks in public areas from August 1. He however urged the authorities to ensure sufficient supply of the face masks. “Recently, the federal government has made it mandatory for people to wear face […]
Mandatory use of face masks Aug 1
KUCHING: The use of face masks will be compulsory in public areas, public transport, shopping malls, markets, eateries, and shops effective August 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had also decided that in view of the increasing positive Covid-19 cases in Kuching and Samarahan, movement […]
Wise to make it compulsory
USE OF FACE MASKS IN PUBLIC KUCHING: While we have only one month left before the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period ends in August, the emergence of four new clusters in Sarawak recently has raised the concern of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Worried about the Covid-19 positive cases that have been back […]
Compulsory to use face masks in crowded public spaces
KUALA LUMPUR: The use of face masks in crowded public spaces and on public transportation will be made compulsory beginning August 1. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said those who flout this directive can be slapped with a RM1,000 compound notice under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. […]
Remember, wear your mask!
KUCHING: Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak urged the general public not to be negligent and forgetful in adhering to the usage of face masks and to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Its chairman Ahmad Malie said that the current […]
Wear masks in crowded places: Uggah
KUCHING: Although the wearing face masks has not been made compulsory, Sarawakians have been advised to always use them whenever they are in crowded areas. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas it was necessary to wear face masks especially in public areas such as shopping malls, markets, eateries and grocery shops. […]
Face masks compulsory for Anglican mission schools
KUCHING: The wearing of face masks will be compulsory for students of Anglican mission schools in Sarawak. President of the Anglican mission Schools Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute said a guideline on the wearing of masks had been set for all its mission schools, especially in the affected districts of Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Padawan, Bintulu […]
Some want wearing of face masks a must
KUCHING: Although the wearing of face masks is not compulsory for students in schools, there is no harm in making it so instead of optional. A housewife, Nor Azizah Abdullah, 30, believes that wearing face masks is very important to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 and other diseases. “We do not know the health condition […]
Mask-wearing compulsory in Melbourne
MELBOURNE: Australia’s second-biggest city will make it compulsory to wear a mask in public, authorities announced Sunday, as Melbourne steps up efforts to bring a coronavirus outbreak under control. Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, now has nearly 3,000 active cases of Covid-19 after a further 363 infections were reported Sunday despite a 10-day lockdown. Premier […]
