Agong concerned about limited, crowded space in Mina
MAKKAH: The issue of limited and crowded space in Mina has drawn the attention of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah who is concerned about the welfare of Malaysian pilgrims. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said His Majesty, concerned about the welfare […]
Keeping kids safe during interstate visits
BY NURQALBY MOHD REDA WHEN the government gave the green light for fully-vaccinated people to travel interstate beginning Oct 11, many Malaysians hit the road almost immediately to go on a holiday or visit their parents or family members who they had not met for months. The worrying part is, in their excitement to reunite […]
Public advised against crowding and panic buying
MUKAH: Panic buying and congestion at shopping centres should be avoided as they could help spread Covid-19, said Mukah Division Resident Hamdiah Bakir. She pointed out that there was no cause for panic buying because businesses selling essential goods were operating as usual. People must always remember that the virus spread quickly in public places, […]
Long queue for meals saddens rep
KUCHING: Members of the public are urged to purchase meals online using services such as Food Panda or Grab Food and cash on delivery (COD) rather than going out to buy the meal at eateries in order to stop the spread of Covid-19 virus. Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said […]
Hundreds brave rain, virus threat to apply for permits
SIBU: Hundreds of employers turned up at the police stations here today to apply for travel permits for their employees. They were seen queuing up at the Central Police Station and the Lanang Police Station despite the rainy weather. An employer, who declined to be named, expressed his dissatisfaction as he had to line up […]
How do we mask Sarawak?
We don’t know for sure, but they could help and they can’t hurt. – Dr. Linsey Marr, American scientist As Malaysia prepares to implement the compulsory “mask up” order on Aug 1, Sarawak will be burdened with a multitude of issues. If it is easy to monitor the crowded places in the Peninsular, how would […]
Mandatory use of face masks Aug 1
KUCHING: The use of face masks will be compulsory in public areas, public transport, shopping malls, markets, eateries, and shops effective August 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had also decided that in view of the increasing positive Covid-19 cases in Kuching and Samarahan, movement […]
Compulsory to use face masks in crowded public spaces
KUALA LUMPUR: The use of face masks in crowded public spaces and on public transportation will be made compulsory beginning August 1. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said those who flout this directive can be slapped with a RM1,000 compound notice under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. […]
Wear masks in crowded places: Uggah
KUCHING: Although the wearing face masks has not been made compulsory, Sarawakians have been advised to always use them whenever they are in crowded areas. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas it was necessary to wear face masks especially in public areas such as shopping malls, markets, eateries and grocery shops. […]
