SDMC extends MCO, CMCO in respective districts
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has extended the movement control order (MCO) and conditional movement control order (CMCO) at the respective districts in the state. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas in announcing this today, noted that the number of positive Covid-19 cases was still high while the number of green zones […]
Extend Sibu MCO to flatten curve
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang suggested that the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) extend the movement control order (MCO) in Sibu division to at least another two weeks to flatten the Covid-19 infection curve. “I understand that a prolonged MCO would only hurt our domestic economy, and no one will […]
Call to extend movement control order
KUCHING: Senator Robert Lau is of the opinion that the movement control order (MCO) should be extended by another two weeks in Sibu division. “MCO should be extended by another two weeks as the Covid-19 figure is still very high in Sibu division,” the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman told New Sarawak […]
RMCO extension vital to keep out Covid-19
KUCHING: Extending the recovery movement control order (RMCO) until at least year end is the only way Malaysia can keep its borders closed and restrict international travel to keep out Covid-19, says Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. Saying that the pandemic was far from over, the Demak Jaya assemblyman opined that ending the RMCO would mean opening […]
No cement supply in Mukah
MUKAH: There was no cement supply in town now following the movement control order (MCO) which has been enforced on March 18 and extended for three times until May 12. Retailers here who are actually hardware shops cannot do anything but to wait and hope for the supply will arrive soon. Hardware shop owner identified […]
Hawkers increase sales, income
BAU: While many complained of poor business during the movement control order (MCO), it was the opposite for hawkers operating at the Pasar Tamu here. The hawkers who were interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday said their sales shot up compared to before the MCO. Besides vegetables and jungle produce, fish and other seafood products […]
Don’t prolong MCO: Sim
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok has advised against prolonging the movement control order (MCO). He said doing so might result in the government’s stimulus packages going to waste. Sim pointed out that the stimulus packages by both the federal and state governments were comprehensive in […]
Caution is the word: Fatimah
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called for caution when it comes to implementing policies. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, who was responding to the federal government’s announcement on the implementation of conditional movement control order (Cmco) where certain economic sectors and social activities are allowed from May 4, said […]
MBKS mayor lauds status quo
KUCHING: Sarawak has made the right decision in not enforcing the conditional movement control order (Cmco) in the state yet. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng described the decision as people-centric, saying: “It is a tough decision but made with courage and having a heart for all fellow Sarawakians.” He said […]
Study situation before more food aid
KUCHING: Local elected representatives want the current situation to be studied first before deciding if further food aid is required during the extended movement control order (MCO) period. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, who is also Kemena assemblyman, said the first lot of food aid distribution had been completed in his constituency […]
