Cooperation of people determines success in fight against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Yesterday marks one week where no deaths due to Covid-19 have been recorded in the country, and the number of recovered cases was almost nine times that of the 10 new positive cases. This is the lowest number of new cases recorded since the movement control order (MCO) and the conditional movement control […]
No action against foreigners with expired visas, social passes
PUTRAJAYA: Foreigners whose visa or social passes expired during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) will not face any legal action, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said they had two options, namely, the first one, for those who wanted to return to their countries of origin, they […]
Further ease on restrictions to be known by first week of June
PUTRAJAYA: Social and education sector restrictions imposed under the movement control order (MCO) are expected to be eased further, if daily Covid-19 cases in the country could be sustained at lower double digits or even single digits. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the decision on the matter would be made in the first week of […]
A ‘semadi nadai’ Gawai for rural farmer
KUCHING: This year’s Gawai Dayak will be just a ‘semadi nadai’ occasion for farmer Tusen Milos from Kampung Pueh, Sematan. “No ngabang, no family gathering. This year we will be having a simple and moderate Gawai,” said the 48-year-old man when met by New Sarawak Tribune at his farm in Kampung Pueh today. He said […]
Too soon to reopen schools
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) is urging the authorities not to hurry the process of reopening schools. “Schools have remained shut since the movement control order (MCO) came into effect in March to curb the spread of Covid-19. “Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin previously said the ministry would give a 14-day notice to […]
Finas prepares filming SOPs
KUCHING: National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) has prepared the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for filming activities and is now awaiting approval from the National Security Council. “Filming SOPs are very important for the industry to work in filming locations without compromising the safety and health of artistes, employees and workers,” the corporation said in […]
Ministry’s reforms aimed at benefitting people
KUCHING: Reforms in the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives need to be undertaken including replacing its secretary-general to ensure the ministry’s goals are met as well as for the development of entrepreneurs. Its minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar pointed out that as a minister, he is responsible to help the people. “I […]
Provide better access to rural communities
KUCHING: The livelihood of communities in rural and interior areas has been badly affected following the movement control order (MCO), said Suhakam Commissioner Dr Madeline Berma. Stressing that the rural and interior communities were the most vulnerable group, she said the hardship was mainly felt by those who did not have legal documentation. “Many rural […]
Positive case forces boats to stop Sarikei-Tanjung Manis route
SIBU: The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has ordered that passengers boat owners to stop plying the Sarikei-Tanjung Manis route with immediate effect today. SRB Sarikei assistant controller Hazizan Sapiee said the directive was issued after a woman in Tanjung Manis was tested positive for Covid-19. Currently only speedboats are operating the route. “This directive is […]
Private vehicles can carry passengers according to capacity from tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA: Starting tomorrow, private vehicle drivers will be able to ferry passengers according to their respective vehicle capacity, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the passengers of the vehicle must be from the same family and same house. “For multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) the capacity is seven passengers, so starting tomorrow, they can carry the maximum […]
