New York imposes restrictions on migrant buses
NEW YORK: New York City Wednesday issued restrictions on arrivals of buses loaded with migrants amid a new wave of arrivals, according to an executive order issued by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, reported Xinhua. Charter bus companies transporting migrants into New York City were required to provide a 32-hour notice before arrival and […]
Thumbs-up for relaxed conditions
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has applauded the decision by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to relax the conditions for fully vaccinated individuals wishing to enter Sarawak. On Saturday, the committee said there was no need for these fully vaccinated individuals to undergo Covid-19 screening or apply through EnterSarawak. The Tourism, Arts, […]
State ministry to discuss on easing entry restrictions
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry will deliberate the matter of easing the requirements for entering Sarawak soon. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said however, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) would have the final say. Noting that despite police permits being no longer needed for interstate travel, he said there […]
Entry only for vaccinated individuals mulled
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The municipal council here may be implementing the policy of allowing only vaccinated individuals to enter public markets in this district. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos, who hinted at this, said the council will discuss and obtain advice from the Local Government and Housing Ministry and the State Disaster […]
Four requirements before entry into Brunei
KUCHING: The Brunei Darussalam Consulate General here has informed the Sarawak Transport Ministry that all transport operators, including from Sarawak, must meet four requirements before entering the sultanate. The requirements made by the Ministry of Health, Brunei were announced in a press release on May 31, June 15 and the latest, July 26. The four […]
Bintulu eases entry restrictions
BINTULU: Individuals who have completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine injections over the last two months and above will be exempted from undergoing a mandatory swab test before entering Bintulu division. Divisional Disaster Management Committee chairman Jack Aman Luat said the decision was made in line with the second phase of the National Recovery […]
Entry restrictions extended to Nov 15
KUCHING: Sarawak has extended the entry restrictions for non-Sarawakians and foreigners from Sabah, Labuan and Peninsular Malaysia into the state to Nov 15. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah revealed that the Cabinet has decided to extend the travel restriction given the surge of positive Covid-19 cases. “Out of the 59 cases […]
Sarawak respects Brunei’s stance
LIMBANG: The state government respects the stance taken by Brunei in imposing additional procedures on Sarawakians entering the country. Assistant Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the additional procedures were imposed to ensure the safety and health of Bruneians against the spread of Covid-19 from Malaysia. “In the […]
Sarawak tightens entry procedures
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has tightened entry procedures for people coming from West Malaysia. This is following a rise in the number of Covid-19 cases outside Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced that all Malaysians and non-Malaysians (except Sarawakians) entering Sarawak from West Malaysia from Oct 4 to […]
No entry for Malaysians, non-Malaysians from Sabah, Labuan except Sarawakians
KUCHING: In light of the increase in Covid-19 cases in Sabah, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that all Malaysians and non-Malaysians–except Sarawakians–in Sabah and Labuan would not be allowed to enter Sarawak starting Oct 4 to 18 (14 days). “Sarawakians who are in Sabah and Labuan are allowed to return, but they […]
