Reward system to entice people to get inoculated
KUCHING: Tracking down those who refused the Covid-19 vaccine will be tough as they did not commit any wrong, says Datuk John Lau. “A better method to tackle this problem is for the authorities to put up a reward system in order to motivate them to come forward for vaccination,” said the Sarawak Patriots Association […]
Speed up vaccination process
KUCHING: The authorities need to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination so that herd immunity can be achieved, said Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng. The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) chairman asked about the government plans after the state had achieved herd immunity. “If Covid-19 does not go away, do we need to get another vaccination […]
Take precautions against Covid-19
KUCHING: In view of the coming festive seasons, Sarawakians have been urged to take their own precautions against Covid-19. “If we need to move outside the house, please wear a face mask, possibly a N95 mask, maintain physical distancing, measure our body temperature frequently, have good personal hygiene, avoid crowds and congested places,” said Sarawak […]
Update SOPs regularly
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has reminded the community to continue to continue observing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the fight against Covid-19. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said it is still a concern that as of March 13, 50 people in Sarawak were issued with the maximum RM10,000 compound notice […]
‘Look after each other’
KUCHING: Members of the Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) conducted a crime prevention patrol at Pelita Heights here last weekend. The patrol was led by its chairman, Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng. According to Lau, SCPA distributed crime prevention leaflets to residents who were very appreciative of the association’s efforts to work with the police […]
Address root causes of drink driving
KUCHING: The issue of drink driving in the country must be looked at from all aspects and not only by enforcing heavier penalties, said Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman, Datuk John Lau Pang Heng. He pointed out that although it was good for the federal government to impose heavier penalties on drink driving offenders, […]
State govt urged to close all cross-border rat trails
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) suggested that the state government identify rat trails or ratlines along the state’s border with Kalimantan to control cross-border movements of people. Its chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said the initiative would prevent people from travelling between Sarawak and Kalimantan in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. “SCPA views […]
Deport foreigners defying MCO
KUCHING: The authorities are told to throw the book at foreigners flouting the movement control order (MCO). Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) president Datuk John Lau suggested that foreigners found guilty of the charges should be deported out of the country. Lau added that the absence of sufficient travel documents on foreign offenders calls for […]
SCPA appeals for donations to buy face masks
KUCHING: The Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) is calling on members of the public to donate funds to help it buy face masks for the B40 group in the state. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng revealed the non-governmental organisation (NGO) had been receiving a lot of feedback from the public, especially from […]
Explain termination of MO contracts
MO contract termination KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) was shocked to learn of the termination of the service contracts of two Sarawakian medical officers (MOs). “The termination is disheartening. What will be the steps taken by the Ministry of Health to assist Dr Wong and Dr Bong?” asked SPA chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang […]
