Smoking ban at eateries still on
KUCHING: The smoking ban at eateries continues to be enforced in areas under Kuching South City Council (MBKS) jurisdiction. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said while the MBKS enforcement team was busy tackling the issue of compliance with standard operating procedure (SOP) among various businesses, they did not forget to remind the public to stay […]
No overpricing in Sarawak
KOTA SAMARAHAN: No case was recorded in Sarawak involving price control and price tag during spot checks conducted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) from May 20 until Thursday (May 28). Its minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said since the enforcement of the Festive Seasons Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari […]
Look into Sarawak-Kalimantan border enforcement: Snowdan
KUCHING: Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan feels that there is an urgent need for Malaysia and Indonesia to look into the enforcement approach at the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. “During this (Covid-19) pandemic, we cannot let trespassers breach the border freely without going through proper safety procedures such as medical assurance papers and quarantine […]
Lack of enforcement at border
KUCHING: Both Sarawak and Indonesia must increase their border enforcement to curb the spread of imported Covid-19 cases, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. He said the lack of observation and enforcement in the 500-metre buffer zone on either side of the border had led to the existence of rat trails. […]
Enforcement officers seize overpriced face masks
ALOR SETAR: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry office in Kedah has seized 3,450 face masks valued at RM6,900 in a raid on a house in Taman Kempas, Sungai Petani. Its director, Rae Morn Verak (rpt) Rae Morn Verak, said the raid was conducted at 10.45 am on Monday after public complaints that a man […]
Council carrying out disinfection in key areas
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has been carrying out disinfection process in key areas where public members congregate daily. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos confirmed this when commenting on whether MBKS have started their own citywide disinfection process. In his statement, Minos said the efforts are being put into the initiative to ensure the […]
Baleh Saberkas, Jamit donate 19 enforcement teams
KAPIT: Baleh Saberkas and Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat donated food and drinks to frontliners enforcing the movement control order here yesterday. Representing Jamit were staff of Kapit PBB Service Centre and Bukit Goram led by Cochran Amos and Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Youth chief Judson Jarrau. Baleh Saberkas was led by its […]
Mechanic first person charged over enforcement of MCO
SUNGAI SIPUT: A mechanic became the first person to be charged in connection with the Movement Control Order for obstructing a public servant from discharging his duty in enforcing the 14-day order which took effect last March 18. S. Punniamurthy, 33, pleaded guilty to the charge in the Magistrate’s Court here today after it was read out before […]
Ensure strict enforcement to curb DUI
KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has lauded the government’s decision to review the Road Transport Act for stiffer penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) alcohol or drugs, but said it alone would not be effective without stringent enforcement. He said enforcement with integrity should also be stepped up to drive home the message that the […]
Three lorries, excavator detained
SRI AMAN: Three lorries carrying rock materials were stopped by the Sarawak Land and Survey Department’s Enforcement Unit on Sunday. In a statement, the department said it did not authorise the dredging and removal of rock materials here. During the operation, four heavy machinery units (three lorries and an excavator) used to carry out the […]
