Use relaxation of travel restrictions wisely
BALINGIAN: The permission given by the authorities in allowing inter-district and inter-state travel should be utilised wisely, says Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. “We must always ensure that we take care of ourselves whenever we go out. “Always follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) in place to ensure that we and our families are not […]
No more permit requests for inter-district travel
KUCHING: The general public are now at ease knowing that police permit is no longer needed for inter-district travel. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee announced the lifting of inter-district travel restrictions on Oct 6. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said since the decision was made, the police did not receive any reports from the […]
Continue to be responsible, adhere to SOPs
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Sarawakians are relieved that they can now travel within and across the state. During a public poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, the public responded positively to the government’s decision to allow inter-state and inter-district travel, with some expressing gratitude for the ability to resume travel plans that had been put […]
Lifting of inter-district travel restrictions a huge relief for many
KUCHING: Sarawakians in general agree with the state government’s decision to allow inter-district travel, especially for economic purposes. On Wednesday (Oct 6), the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced the lifting of inter-district travel restrictions. However, it advised the public to continue to strictly follow Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). Though many have been […]
No police permit needed for inter-district travel
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced that police permit is no longer needed for inter-district travel in Sarawak, effective Wednesday (Oct 6). However, police permit is still required for inter-state travelling. “Even though inter-district is permitted, visiting is not encouraged and the public must maintain high self-discipline as we are still in the […]
Karim calls for urgent review on entry SOP
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) need to urgently revise the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for entry into the state. “We are opening up more sectors, especially in the tourism industry, such as interstate travel. Our ministry itself is commencing the Sia Sitok […]
Interstate travel expected to be permitted from October
PUTRAJAYA: Interstate travel is expected to be allowed from next month based on data after 90 per cent of Malaysia’s adult population have been fully vaccinated, says National Recovery Council (NRP) chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “It may be in early or mid-October, the latest. You all will be able to move around but always […]
Public indecisive on inter-district relaxation
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: Members of the public are indecisive whether inter-district travel should be relaxed or otherwise. Some agreed with the relaxation while others opined that it will contribute to the number of cases,. As said by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on Sept 15, individuals entering the state who are fully […]
Good to restrict inter-district movements
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: Members of the public here agreed that the state government should restrict movements from the Southern Zone districts to other districts in Sarawak. The Southern Zone consists of Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Asajaya, Simunjan, Serian and Tebedu districts. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the crossing of districts was only […]
Miri DDMC releases SOP for inter-district travel
MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has released the standard operating procedures (SOP) for inter-district travel. “The conditions have already been approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and will be a guideline for the police in approving inter-district travel.” In line with movement restrictions in Phase Three of the National Recovery […]
