Groundbreaking ceremony postponed
SEBUYAU: The groundbreaking ceremony of the Batang Lupar Bridge, scheduled for this coming Thursday (Feb 18), will be postponed to a later date. Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) said the decision to postpone the ceremony was made in light of the Covid-19 situation in the state. “The postponement was an early step to curb the […]
Immunisation programme offers ray of hope
This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Jan 30 up to noon today. In Malaysia, case numbers are nearing 230,000. KUALA LUMPUR: When daily new Covid-19 cases exceeded 5,000 three days in a row, it caused much consternation among the people. Fortunately, the substantial number of patients who recovered […]
Health director’s CNY advice to celebrants
KUCHING: State Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing has advised the Chinese community to avoid gatherings with non-family members and to avoid open houses during the Chinese New Year (CNY) season. Should open houses be held, hold them in the open or places with good air ventilation by opening the doors and windows. “Should CNY […]
Thumbs-up to tighter SOPs
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin’s call for tighter standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curtail the spread of Covid-19 is lauded by members of the public here. Lee made the call to Miri City Council (MCC) after visiting several markets and eateries to check on the SOP compliance on Tuesday. Those interviewed all agreed […]
Safety first, says community leader
MUKAH: A Chinese community leader here believes that health should be given priority over joy during the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) amid the threat of Covid-19 and a surge in the number of cases lately. Penghulu Henry Lee Liong Ing said for many Chinese families, it would be a great sacrifice because children and […]
RWMF may go on this year
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry have no plans to postpone this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) and will look into the feasibility of organising it depending on the Covid-19 situation. This was said by its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a press conference at D-Virtual Park here on Thursday […]
Should we put off polls?
KUCHING: The current State Legislative Assembly (DUN) tenure expires on June 6 this year.But because of the proclamation of Emergency until August 1 to combat the Covid-19 menace, nobody dares say if the 12th state election will be held this year? Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah recently said that […]
Strictly comply with SOP
KUCHING: In view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in Sarawak, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has urged the people to strictly comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) and cooperate with the government to curb the spread of the virus. At the same time, he praised the residents of Sarikei for having complied […]
20 food outlets inspected
MIRI: Miri City Council here today inspected a total of 20 food outlets at the Boulevard Commercial Centre and Krokop. This was done to ensure all standard operating procedures (SOPs) were fully complied with as a measure to curb the spread of Covid19. Mayor Adam Yii was seen leading the inspection. “This inspection will be continually […]
Miri Hospital halts specialist clinic services
KUCHING: Appointments made at Miri Hospital’s specialist clinic will be postponed effective Jan 18 to 22. Miri Hospital said affected patients, including those whose appointments cannot be delayed, would be contacted. “The management of Miri Hospital requests the cooperation and concern of all patients to provide space for the hospital to address the current situation. […]
