Aidilfitri celebrations among close family members only
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has allowed Aidilfitri celebrations to run from the first to the seventh day only, and among close family members. SDMC said, in its daily Covid-19 update today, that detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) could be obtained at the Sarawak Islamic Council website (https://mis.sarawak.gov.my/) Meanwhile, 11 areas have been […]
MP laments flagrant disregard for SOPs
BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed his disappointment with companies in the district for violating the work from home (WFM) rule and exploited loopholes in the anti-pandemic standard operating procedures (SOPs). He said that the Health Department has raided the companies and found that many are still flagrantly violating the workplace […]
Premises, individuals fined for violating SOPs
BINTULU: Two premises and three individuals here were issued compounds totalling RM44,500 after they were found to be violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Monday (May 3). The SOP compliance monitoring operation, led by Bintulu Health Officer Dr Melvin Chung, was conducted at several locations throughout the district. A food […]
Play it safe, says MPP chief
KUCHING: Members of the public, especially hawkers, in areas under the jurisdiction of The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) reminded the public and hawkers under its jurisdiction to be alert and careful, especially when being out in public because of the current Covid-19 situation. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this to reporters after visiting the […]
Don’t over celebrate, follow SOPs
KUCHING: With the recent spikes in Covid-19 cases in Sarawak especially those involving longhouses, Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom today advised the Dayak community to take extra precautions during the upcoming Gawai celebration. He said this included refraining from organising gatherings and functions involving large crowds in which many have failed to […]
Companies slapped with RM58,000 compound for violating SOPs
BINTULU: Two companies here were slapped with a total of RM58,000 compound for failing to comply with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs) today. The errant companies are a delivery-shipping operator in Tanjung Kidurong, which was issued a RM43,500 compound and a car dealer in Tanjung Batu, which was slapped […]
Bintulu Division’s CMCO to run until May 17
BINTULU: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Bintulu Diviison, with enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs), has been extended to May 17. Bintulu Resident Jack Aman Luat said Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) decided to extend the period in line with the SOPs announced by the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently. “Among […]
Health steps being taken at Baleh HEP site
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities is collaborating with Sarawak Energy to resolve the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the implementing agencies at the Baleh Hydroelectric Project site. Sarawak Energy is undertaking containment measures with the cooperation and guidance of the District Disaster Management Committee and Health and Security authorities, both of which have deployed teams […]
Follow SOPs, reiterates Masing
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has advised the public to strictly follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to control the spread of Covid-19. “Malaysia will soon be celebrating Hari Raya and Hari Gawai, which tend to attract large crowds where strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) are hard to […]
Help children to understand SOPs
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the subject of standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance is important for children during this difficult time. He urged parents to educate their children on the SOPs as they play their part in jointly reducing the risk of contracting Covid-19. During a live broadcast on […]
