Local councils doing their best on enforcement of SOPs
KUCHING: Local councils are doing their best to enforce and monitor Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance at markets, especially in light of the recent increase in cases here. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS stringently monitored markets and roadside stalls under its jurisdiction. “So far so good, but some […]
Metrocity uptown closes amid surge in cases
BY NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS & MOHD ALIF NONI KUCHING: Metrocity N6 Youth Night Market here was instructed to close beginning today until further notice as the district recorded a surge in number of Covid-19 positive cases. The Petra Jaya Hawkers Association president Mohamad Khairuzie Bolhassan said after that, the association which is in-charge of the […]
Ramadan buffets still popular for breaking-the-fast
KUALA LUMPUR: After missing out in 2020, Ramadan buffets are making a strong come-back, and are the favourites for breaking-the-fast despite the need to adhere to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) chief executive officer Ainol Shaharina Sahar said they are targeting 5,000 customers throughout Ramadan this time, taking into account the […]
Strict compliance with SOP at Ramadan buffets
BY BALKISH AWANG KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to allow food and beverage (F&B) outlets to offer Ramadan buffets and operate up to 6am during the fasting month is a relief to eateries and hotels that hope to recover some of the losses they suffered following the restrictions on movements imposed since March last year. […]
Dr Annuar suggests that schools in Sibu close for two weeks
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee has suggested that all schools in Sibu be closed for two weeks. He said he had informed State Education director Dr Norisah Suhaili regarding the issue. “I take the situation of the pandemic seriously as it puts the students and teachers at risk, […]
MCO in Sibu from April 16 to 26
SIBU: The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) will implement the movement control order (MCO) for Sibu Zone involving Zone 1 to Zone 7. Chairman Wong Hie Sieng said the zones covered the areas of Sukun/Lada, Mantis, Poh Yew, Bukit Lima, Tong Sang, Bandar Sibu and Tiong Hua. “We have agreed to implement specific restrictions […]
Strict SOP adherence needed at Lutong Beach
MIRI: Miri City mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang today expressed his deep concern over the lack of compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in respect of activities at Lutong Beach. This was after carrying out his site visit to the area last weekend. He noted that Lutong Beach lately is becoming popular due to […]
Briefly closed for sanitisation
BINTULU: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) Bintulu division temporarily ceased its office operations starting from yesterday until further notice. JTS in a statement today stated that it was a safety and health precautionary measures for sanitisation works following the standard operating procedures (SOPs). On that note, matters relating to the payment of land tax, […]
Continue to practise SOPs, Kampung Serpan Laut folk told
KUCHING: Villagers of Kampung Serpan Laut in Asajaya are urged to continue to comply with Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) despite the lifting of the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) recently. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that compliance of SOPs was important given the celebration of the month of Ramadan. He said […]
Active case detection to cover Lanang, Tebingan Esplanade, Jalan Maju
SIBU: All residents of rental houses, coffee shop workers, factories, workshops, industrial premises and others at Jalan Lanang, Tebingan Rejang Esplanade, and Jalan Maju will undergo active case detection (ACD) from Monday and Tuesday. The decision made by the Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is to curb the spread of Jalan Maju and Bulatan […]
