The poor need food, not politics
The MCO has made a lot of rich people poor and poor people poorer. That’s how it all seems to be. Otherwise, why would almost immediately after its announcement on March 28, so many rich people were moaning about losses and demanding for aid, compensation and moratorium? Can’t blame them, though, because business stoppage means […]
No track & field competitions till green light from health authorities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) is not going to jeopardise the safety and well-being of its athletes by organising any competitions before the Covid-19 pandemic fully settles down. As much as the athletes and officials want to get back in action in the wake of the movement control order (MCO) to contain the pandemic, which […]
No compound but arrest awaits MCO violators
PUTRAJAYA: Beginning tomorrow, those who violate the Movement Control Order (MCO) which enters its third phase will no longer be issued with compound notice by police, but instead, they will be arrested and charged in court. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said as of yesterday, the cumulative number of those arrested for […]
Malaysia Airlines to fly weekly to Kuching, KK
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) will resume its flights from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak on a limited frequency during the Movement Control Order (MCO), a New Straits Times report said. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said beginning this week, the national carrier will serve the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching-Kuala Lumpur; Kuala […]
Aye, nay or a myth? — Crisis & baby boom
KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia enters the third phase of the movement control order (MCO) that will last until April 28, aimed at curbing the Covid-19 infection rate, talks on the possibility that it could lead to a baby boom is rife. Malaysia has been in a partial lock-down since March 18, and the expectation that it would lead to a population increase is based […]
Barbershops must remain closed
KUCHING: All barbershops or hair salons will not be allowed to operate in the state during the movement control order (MCO). This is the latest directive issued by the State Disaster Management Committee to curb the outbreak of Covid-19. SDMC deputy chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this decision reflects the sentiments of the […]
Baleh’s remote villages get food aid
KUCHING: Remote villages in the Baleh constituency continue to receive food aid despite a journey of up to four hours to reach some of the longhouses. Baleh assemblyman Tan Sri James Jemut Masing, talking about this challenge, said: “There are no less than 200 longhouses in the Baleh constituency, in some instances, it will take […]
Food delivery riders get buns in appreciation
KUCHING: To ensure delivery food riders do not go to work on an empty stomach, a bakery shop here hands out free freshly baked buns for them. Delivery food riders are another group of unsung heroes during this movement control order (MCO) period as dining at eateries is not allowed for now, yet they must […]
Residents travel to Sarikei to withdraw cash
KUCHING: A posting went viral on social media showing residents from Pakan standing under the sun in a long queue at the Pakan police station, waiting to get permits to travel to Sarikei. It is learnt that the residents wanted to go to Sarikei to withdraw money because there is no automated teller machine (ATM) or fuel […]
‘We’re already on it’
KUCHING: Sarawak, through the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), has already started using its autonomy to dictate the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO). SDMC deputy chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this in response to Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak rep Wong King Wei (Padungan) who suggested that Sarawak come up with […]
