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Mixed reaction to govt initiative

KUCHING: The federal government’s decision to lift the limit on number of people at functions provided there is social distancing has received mixed views from members of the public. A survey by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday discovered that many disagreed with the initiative, noting that it was a rushed decision and was prematurely implemented. Some […]

Mixed reactions to RM5 surcharge

KUCHING: Expect to pay an extra RM5 on top of the normal fees the next time you go to a barber shop and a hair salon. The extra charge is for protective gear and safety equipment used by service providers in compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). […]

Mixed reactions to termination of employees stuck in hometowns

KUCHING: The termination or disciplinary action permitted towards employees stuck in their hometowns after violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri have received mixed reactions from members of the community. Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan in earlier media reports had said that private sector employees who […]