SOPs for entry into Bintulu to be adjusted
KUCHING: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is adjusting some of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to entry into Bintulu. “For example, for lorry drivers, they are allowed to take one test within 14 days. One test covers 14 days, if they want to transit through Bintulu,” said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) […]
Ramadan programmes allowed subject to SOPs
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to allow the holding of Ramadan ‘Pengimarahan’ programmes (Program Pengimarahan Ramadan) at mosques and suraus, subject to the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on Apr 1. During the Covid-19 update press conference today, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this decision was made after […]
Record number of cases should serve as a warning
KUCHING: The record number of 555 new positive cases registered today (April 9), should be a warning to all, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said as long as people do not comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and as long as the cases in the state […]
Police open investigation paper on DCM
KUCHING: An investigation paper has been opened on Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan’s Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) breach during his recent visit to Matu, Mukah. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail denied claims that no action was taken by the police on the matter, which went viral on social media […]
40 nabbed for violating CMCO at cafe
SIBU: A late night drinking session at a cafe here last Wednesday resulted in the patrons, owner and employees of the cafe compounded for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). Sibu District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said during the operation, all the customers were unaware of the presence […]
Rep calls for tighter preventive measures
SARIKEI: Repok state assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has called for tighter preventive measures to successfully contain the spread of Covid-19 in Sarikei. He said Sarikei district’s red status had raised concerns among the people. He also said that the government had initiated the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme and hoped that more people would […]
No Ramadan bazaar in Miri
MIRI: This year’s Ramadan bazaar will not be held in Miri for fear of the threat posed by Covid-19. Miri City Council (MCC) said this decision was taken after assessing the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the district in particular and the state in general. Miri district which is a red zone, has recorded double-digit […]
Ramadan bazaars cancelled; Better to be safe than sorry
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has decided not to proceed with the organisation of the 2021 Ramadan Bazaars in Satok, Semarak and Sukma Ria areas after taking the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak into account. In a press release today, its director, Dr Morshidi Ahmad said that the action was […]
Social events must be reported to District Offices
KUCHING: It is now mandatory for all community leaders and village chiefs to report social events such as weddings, funerals and others to their respective District Offices immediately. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the District Offices are ready to advise these leaders and help them seek help from relevant […]
Adhere to SOPs to prevent the spread of Covid-19
MIRI: Datuk Lee Kim Shin has reminded parents to take the necessary precautions and concentrated effort to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Miri District Education Office to prevent the spread of Covid-19 when school sessions resume on Monday (April 5). “Parents must take measures to actively teach and practise good […]
