Look into Sarawak-Kalimantan border enforcement: Snowdan
KUCHING: Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan feels that there is an urgent need for Malaysia and Indonesia to look into the enforcement approach at the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. “During this (Covid-19) pandemic, we cannot let trespassers breach the border freely without going through proper safety procedures such as medical assurance papers and quarantine […]
Priority to B40 households
MIRI: The B40 households will be given priority under the Sarawakku Sayang food assistance programme, said Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin. “I understand there is a lot of confusion and people think everyone is entitled to the assistance. “The aim of the programme during the movement control order (MCO) is to help the […]
Statements made in bad faith: Dr Sim
KUCHING: Opposition politicians should steer clear of resorting to politicking during the current Covid-19 pandemic, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. This came after Dr Sim became the subject of malicious allegations by Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen and his aide Michael Kong over the state government’s food […]
Not all industries should operate in full: Masing
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali could be making a mistake by opening the economy on full throttle now. He said a soft landing is the only way forward, till a vaccine is found, to stop the Covid-19 virus from spreading. […]
We’re working with SDMC against disease: Indonesian con-gen
KUCHING: The Consulate-General of the Republic of Indonesia here has been coordinating and communicating with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Consul-General Yonny Tri Prayitno said his government had begun preparations to enhance border security following the extension of the movement control order (MCO). “We are also coordinating […]
Artist donates to flat dwellers
KUCHING: Some 100 less fortunate families of KMC flats yesterday received a donation collected through the ‘Art For Heart’ platform. Local artist Gerald Goh, in collaboration with Kuching City South Council (MBKS) through the ‘Art For Heart’ platform on Facebook, donated his art to charity to help the needy during the movement control order (MCO) […]
Border CIQs told to be vigilant
KUCHING: Those living near the Kalimantan border has been urged not to enter the area or receive visitors for the time being as there is believed to be a Covid-19 positive case near the border. Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said he had received reliable information from friends in Long Bawan in the Krayan area in […]
Online sitting better, says MP
KUCHING: It has been suggested that the coming sitting of Parliament should be done online in order to adhere to the movement control order (MCO) and avoid the cost and problems of resolving the attendant difficulties. When making this suggestion, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii pointed out that this had been done in other […]
Life goes on with the ‘new normal’
KUCHING: Today, six days into the month of Ramadan, many Muslims have already adapted to the so-called ‘new normal’ that came about due to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Even the movement control order (MCO) is beginning to feel like part of that new normal. Fasting is tough enough in the best of times, […]
AirAsia implements new travel policies
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group has implemented new travel policies for its passengers in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, including requiring guests to bring and wear their own face masks before, during and after their flight, as well as during check-ins and bag collection. Passengers without a face mask will not be allowed to board the flight, said chief safety […]
