Drinks for policemen at roadblocks in Miri
KUCHING: Miri City Council members (MCC) handed over five cartons of 100 Plus drinks each to police officers at five police roadblocks in Miri yesterday (June 10). The beverages are handed over by MCC, Mayor Adam Yii together with Cr Rexsoll, Cr Susan Supang, Cr Tan Lek Jing, Cr Bhagwan Singh, Sardon, Cr Ariffin, Cr […]
600 licensed business operators have registered for jabs
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has so far helped the operators and workers of more than 600 licensed premises register for the Covid-19 vaccination to expedite the inoculation programme. These premises, which were involved in the business sectors, were allowed to operate during the current movement control order (MCO), disclosed the council in a statement […]
Council urges hawkers, petty traders to apply for BKSS 6.0
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) recently announced that the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0 application for hawkers and petty traders is now open. The council stated that the application is available for individuals aged 18 and above starting from June 1 with the closing date on June 30. The categories of hawkers and […]
Miri Hospital lab capable of 1,400 PCR tests daily soon
MIRI: The RM750,000 project to extend the present molecular lab at Miri Hospital aims to increase the lab’s capacity for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swab testing from 800 to 1,400 tests per day. The secondary objective is to expedite the delivery of results to persons under investigation, and persons under surveillance. Miri City Council (MCC) […]
MCC takes sterner actions against SOP violators
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) is now taking sterner action against those who fail to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed under the movement control order (MCO). Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the council had received feedback that certain entertainment outlets such as Bistros and Pubs are still operating and, to certain […]
MMC, contractors do their bit to curb spread of coronavirus
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) and its contractors for the Miri City Hall project will stop work during the movement control order (MCO) period to lessen the risk of Covid-19 transmissions. The council said the decision was taken despite the fact that Miri City Hall is a government project and is exempted from the MCO restrictions, with conditions. “Miri City Hall is a signature project, but it can wait as public safety and health is the over-riding consideration,” said the council said in a statement today (June 2). They said the objective of the MCO, imposed in Sarawak from May 29 until June 11 and later extended to June 14, was to restrict movement of people and close contact in order to curb Covid-19 infections. They noted that the delayed release of the MCO standard operating procedures (SOPs) had resulted in considerable inconvenience and discontent among the public and other stakeholders. However, the council pointed out that the delay was due in part to the necessity of having to gazette the SOPs to give it the force of law for implementation. “It is of paramount importance that the public understand the objective of the MCO and therefore the absolute necessity to cooperate and comply with the SOPs to achieve the objectives of the MCO. “It is regrettable that some quarters have taken advantage of and exploited the sufferings and frustrations of the people under the unfortunate circumstances for their own selfish objectives,” said MCC. The council said any negative efforts to impede and frustrate the objectives of the MCO should be discouraged.
Night market temporarily closed
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has decided to temporarily close the Saberkas Night Market. This is in view of night markets being included in the list of businesses not allowed to operate under the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the movement control order (MCO) imposed by the state government. The council also took into consideration […]
Council gives rebates on assessment rates
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) is giving rebates on assessment rates and reducing the rents of market stalls and lock up shops. In announcing this during the council’s 5th ordinary zoom meeting on Monday (May 31), Mayor Adam Yii said, the move was made following the recent Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 6.0 financial package […]
Memo on sustainable development goals signed
MIRI: The city council (MCC) and Riam Road Secondary School (RRSS) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on sustainable development goals (SDGs). “This partnership to drive the SDGs is a practical approach to inculcate positive values in our students regarding the importance of balanced development,” said Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who witnessed […]
Only those who test negative can resume business
MIRI: Only stall operators with negative Covid-19 test results may resume their businesses at the Miri Central Market when the market reopens on May 31, said the Miri City Council (MCC). “For those who tested positive, they have to undergo quarantine in accordance with the instructions as required by the health authorities in Miri division. […]
