Stringent monitoring of QR-coded wristbands urged
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) should monitor more closely and diligently the whereabouts of those wearing QR-coded wristbands, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. “We are informed that such QR-coded wristbands allow digital surveillance. Thus, SMA should conduct more random spot checks as well to assure compliance,” he said. Dr Yii was responding to […]
MP warns parents not to bring kids out
KUCHING: Parents are advised to take extra precautions not to expose their young children to any risk of infection, including Covid-19. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this includes not taking children out to public areas like shopping malls or any unnecessary gatherings during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. “Health director-general Datuk […]
Reopen businesses in green zones
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii yesterday suggested that the Sarawak government consider the reopening of businesses in green zones throughout the state. He pointed out in most of the divisions classified as green zones, the populations were generally less dense. “Local businesses should be allowed to return to some normalcy in phases with […]
‘Let these fishermen hire foreign workers’
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has suggested that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry allow Licence A fishermen to hire foreign workers to work on their vessels. Yii explained that currently, under the Fisheries Act 1985 Section 10 (1)(c), a person who is not a Malaysian citizen cannot engage in any […]
Fishermen receive compassionate fund
KUCHING: Kotak Fishermen Association received compassionate fund of RM34,000 from Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii in a handover ceremony held at the association’s headquarters at Sungai Apong here, yesterday. According to Yii, the fund was provided by the federal government and will be distributed among the fishermen of the association. He said the main […]
