Celebrate Gawai in the new norm
BINTULU: Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing urged the people to celebrate Gawai Dayak in the new norm. Tiong, in his message, also advised the people of Bintulu to abide by the standard operations procedures (SOPs) and rules set for the Gawai Dayak celebration, such as safeguarding personal and family […]
Dayak festival is joyous when you’re healthy
KUCHING: Comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the government this Gawai, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said compliance is the only way to avoid turning the joy of the celebration into a tragedy. He said like Hari Raya Aidilfitri, this year’s Kaamatan Festival and Hari Gawai are celebrated in […]
Let’s all make sacrifices this harvest festival
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been told to make sacrifices at this year’s Gawai because of the need to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this year’s Gawai celebration would be different from those in the previous years as the state continues to […]
‘Avoid drink driving’
KUCHING: Road users are reminded to follow all traffic rules and avoid drink driving during the Gawai Dayak festive season. The message came from Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan in his Hari Gawai message to road users today. “To all road users, please be extra cautious when driving during Gawai and do not […]
Follow guidelines
DARO: Local government agencies are reminded to follow the guidelines set by the authorities during the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Mukah Division Resident Hamdiah Bakir also advised contractors undertaking construction works to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) fixed by the authorities. “I hope government agencies, too, could deliver their service well,” she […]
Too soon to reopen schools
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) is urging the authorities not to hurry the process of reopening schools. “Schools have remained shut since the movement control order (MCO) came into effect in March to curb the spread of Covid-19. “Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin previously said the ministry would give a 14-day notice to […]
Stricter laws on living conditions
KUCHING: Enforcing stricter laws on foreign workers’ living conditions would help control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Sim Kiang Chiok. He said such enforcement was necessary to ensure employers in the construction industry were responsible in providing better accommodation and quarters for their […]
Roadblocks at all entry points into Sibu
SIBU: Those intending to enter Sibu town have been warned not to do so as police have closed all entry points. Sibu OCPD ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit confirmed this, saying police personnel manning roadblocks during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) would ask motorists with no valid travel permits to turn back immediately. “We have […]
Compound for violating CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The words ‘never give up’ are usually meant to infuse a positive spirit in a person to keep doing whatever he does, yet now, it seems to encourage people to continue violating the no-interstate travel ban imposed by the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Despite the constant reminders that such travel was an offence […]
Public transport urged to follow SOP
KUCHING: Those involved in the operation of the public transport sector under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) on May 12 are advised to follow the safety precautionary measures put in place. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said although there is relaxation of the MCO, it is important to adhere to standard operating procedure […]
