Cinemas allowed to operate, open to fully vaccinated individuals from Thursday (Sept 9)
KUALA LUMPUR: Cinemas in states that are in Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity beginning Thursday (Sept 9), with only those who have completed their Covid-19 vaccination allowed to enter the halls. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a statement today […]
No ‘merdeka’ from Covid-19 yet
BY NINA MUSLIM KUALA LUMPUR: I had hoped that as we celebrate 64 years of independence, we would also be celebrating our freedom from Covid-19, similar to the United Kingdom’s Freedom Day. That dream will have to be delayed for a few more weeks. The Malaysian government has lifted some restrictions for fully-vaccinated individuals nationwide, […]
Get your Letters of Confirmation, Miri food operators told
MIRI: Food operators under the jurisdiction of the Miri City Council (MCC) are urged to get their Letters of Confirmation from the council certifying that they and the food handlers in their premises had been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In issuing the reminder on Monday (Aug 30), Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said these […]
Policy does not infringe on individual rights
KUCHING: The recent announcement that only vaccinated individuals are allowed to work or enter any business premises is constitutional, says Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “The policy does not contravene human rights or fundamental liberties as enshrined under the Federal Constitution,” added SDMC on Friday (Aug 27). “At the outset, the equality provision under Article […]
Making sure all teachers, caregivers are jabbed
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development assures that teachers, assistant teachers and caregivers in Sarawak are vaccinated against Covid-19. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said to date, there are a total of 10,133 teachers, assistant teachers and caregivers under various agencies in Sarawak and out of that, 9,937 […]
Show me your digital vaccine cert …
With Covid-19, we’ve made it to the life raft. Dry land is far away. — Marc Lipsitch, epidemiologist Now, if you visit supermarkets in Kuching, some of them will demand to see your digital vaccination certificate. “Your MySejahtera app, madam. Please turn to profile,” advised a staff stationed at the entrance of a supermarket last Thursday. […]
Latest SOPs for travellers to Sarawak
KUCHING: Fully vaccinated long distance couples and parents with children below 18 years old are permitted to enter Sarawak if they have negative rT-PCR test results. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), however, pointed out today that these parents and the long distance spouses also required police approval before travelling to Sarawak. “In addition, upon […]
Hold GE15 as soon as herd immunity is achieved
KUCHING: A snap general election must be held as soon as the country achieves herd immunity of 80 percent from the Covid-19 virus. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said this would enable the people to finally decide who they choose to lead the country. “We are not being pessimistic but, with a very slim majority […]
Show vaccinations’ digital certificate to entre MCC premises
MIRI: Only those fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are allowed to enter Miri City Council premises from now onwards. This was disclosed in a statement released today (Aug 21) by Miri City Council (MCC). The statement said that visitors should have completed two doses of inoculations of the Covid-19 vaccines before they could enter Miri City […]
Entry to SEB’s customer service counter only for double jabbed
KUCHING: Only customers and contractors who are fully vaccinated are allowed to enter any Sarawak Energy’s customer service counters statewide. The Sarawak Energy utility arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad, chief executive officer (CEO), Lau Kim Swee stated that this was an additional step to protect their customers and staff from Covid-19. “We will continue to prioritise […]
