MCO in Sibu from Jan 16-29
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided that a 14-day movement control order (MCO) will be enforced in Sibu Division, from 12.01am on Jan 16 to 11.59pm on Jan 29. It said this would encompass the districts of Sibu, Kanowit and Selangau, adding that the enforcement of the MCO was in view of […]
Inter-district travel permit obtainable from any police station
SIBU: Members of the public can go to any police station nearest to them to get the inter-district travel permit, says Sibu district police chief, ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit. “Although Sibu is a red zone, it does not mean the public can only get the permit at the Sibu central police station. They can get […]
Rela to ensure rules followed at ferry points
TRISO: There is a proposal to place at least two People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) personnel at each ferry point on shifts to ensure that the public adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) when taking the ferry. Triso village chief Awang Mos Sulaiman said as a result of the discussion with the Maludam Sub-District Office […]
Enforcement against illegal logging to be increased
KUCHING: Forest Department of Sarawak (FDS) will continue to increase enforcement operations to combat illegal logging, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the relevant agencies have been active in conducting operations to ensure the state’s safety, and this includes FDS in its mission to protect the forests […]
Action plan for long term control of Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Security Council (MKN) is in the midst of drafting a comprehensive action plan to ensure that the Covid-19 outbreak is within control even though the pandemic is expected to continue for a long time. Deputy director-general (Security Management), Datuk Rodzi Md Saad said the action plan would be based on an […]
Nationwide enforcement on workers’ minimum standard housing
PUTRAJAYA: Integrated enforcement operations on compliance with Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) was conducted throughout the country yesterday and today, said the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR). The ministry said the operation aimed at raising the awareness of employers and centralised accommodation providers on Act 446 and its regulations […]
Penalties for malpractices in pepper trade proposed
By Nur Shazreena Ali & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin suggested penalties be imposed on companies which engaged in malpractices when importing or exporting pepper from the state. He said malpractices such as pepper adulteration must be stopped to ensure Sarawak Pepper remained a premium product which was […]
16 compounded for not wearing face masks
KUCHING: Sarawak police have issued 16 compounds to individuals on Sunday for not wearing face masks in public places. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said, the police will continue to enforce the standard operating procedures (SOPs) including the use of face masks in public places. “Mukah recorded the most compounds issued […]
‘Comply with SOPs’
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and other government agencies will enforce all directives and regulations decided in a special meeting by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). Batu Kitang assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang told reporters this after the handing over of food aid donations at SJK (C) Chung Hua 10th Mile here on Sunday (July […]
Two 4WD vehicles, diesel seized
SIBU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Sibu branch apprehended two men and confiscated 520 litres of diesel and two four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles last Saturday with an estimated cost of RM50,959.20. According to KPDNHEP Sibu chief Kelyn Bolhassan, the suspects failed to produce permit documentations or special permits upon inspection by enforcement […]
