Hiking guide’s tips for summit success
The allure of nature’s wonders has always fascinated adventurers and nature lovers alike. Hiking provides a fulfilling and transformative experience, allowing people to escape the busy modern life and enjoy the peace of the great outdoors. However, hiking has its challenges and risks. Navigating rough terrains, understanding trail markers, and identifying plants and animals can […]
Guidelines introduced to preserve identity of royal towns
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Town Planning and Development Guidelines (GPP) were introduced today to preserve the identity of royal towns as a symbol of national sovereignty. Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the GPP would be used by the nine royal towns in Peninsular Malaysia and was approved in a Cabinet meeting on May […]
State guidelines apply, says minister
KUCHING: Sarawak, while having its own guideline regarding the organisation of acts or concerts, will not ‘lari (go beyond) with regulations set by the federal government. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the matter applies to any activities or programmes that are being held. “In Sarawak, […]
Be merry, but be cautious too
KUCHING: While the Gawai Dayak celebrations are more lively this year, Sarawakians must nevertheless follow all COVID-19 guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed by the government. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, with our country transitioning to the endemic phase, economic reopening and movement control relaxation, this year’s Gawai Dayak […]
SDMC updates guidelines for travel into Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has released its updated guidelines for travellers who want to enter Sarawak. Travellers need to undergo the rt-PCR/RTK-Antigen test and the result should be valid for three days prior to travel. Also, in the guidelines released on Tuesday (Oct 5), those with a negative result must submit this […]
Hope on medical experts for guidelines for self-testing
KUCHING: Sarawak is looking towards medical experts to come up with guidelines on Covid-19 self-testing. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian told New Sarawak Tribune via WhatsApp that SDMC is working out the details. Early on, in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 7), he said Sarawak may need […]
New guidelines allow teacher transfer applications year round
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) has prepared new guidelines for teacher transfer applications, which will be announced in the near future. Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said the guidelines would replace the ministry’s circular (Surat Pekeliling Ikhtisas) 1975, on guidelines for the transfer of teachers. “In the new guidelines, we will introduce many […]
Approved sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises
PUTRAJAYA: The sanitisation and disinfection guidelines for public facilities and premises in local authority areas will be used as a guide by local councils and stakeholders to carry out sanitisation and disinfection work at all public facilities and premises in their areas. The guidelines were approved during the 78th national council for local authorities meeting […]
Strict SOP compliance vital
KUCHING: Strict compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) is vital and the Ministry of Education (MOE) may need to review the guidelines for both primary and secondary schools, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No.1, 3 and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman was commenting on the reopening of […]
Welfare department reviewing guidelines to tighten application approvals for care centres
REMBAU: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is reviewing several guidelines to tighten the approval of applications for the operation of care centres, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. She said the matter would be presented to her soon to enable improvements to be made to the existing guidelines to […]
