Drones to monitor open burning
MIRI: The State Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Department of Environment (DoE) will collaborate with Curtin University and Naim Group of Companies in using drones to monitor open burning activities here. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the initiative was to prevent bush fire at prone areas in the division especially in […]
Headmen, JKKKs tasked to monitor movement of longhouse residents
BETONG: Headmen and members of the security and development committees (JKKK) from nine longhouses here have been tasked to carry out a comprehensive community policing programme. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the longhouses were under lockdown for Covid-19 thus movement of residents should be monitored at all times. “We want them […]
7,791 premises checked, 73 notices issued
KUCHING: State Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) had conducted inspections on 7,791 premises across the state as of Feb 14 this year. From that period, the ministry had issued a total of 73 verification notices of goods and prices under Section 21 of Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2001. Its director Datuk […]
Drones to help army with monitoring
SIBU: The army is making use of drones to enhance monitoring of the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). According to 9th Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier-General Shamshor Jaafar, with the usage of drones, announcements and reminders pertaining to the SOPs can be relayed to the people. “The enforcement of the MCO in Sibu […]
Keeping tabs on hamper sales
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has taken proactive action by monitoring and inspecting hamper sales throughout the state to ensure that the hampers are prepared in compliance with the set guidelines. Hampers are popular during festive seasons, especially Chinese New Year. “However, we do not want manufacturers, packagers and […]
No deployment of drones yet
MIRI: No drone was utilised to monitor the public during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) here, says 1st Division commander Dato Dzulkafli Mustaffa. “At the moment, there’s no urgency to deploy drones to monitor the public’s movement during CMCO in this district,” he said today. Dzulkifli was met during his brief visits to two […]
Firemen ready to face floods
BY ALLAN JAY & NURHAUNI LEE ABDULLAH SIBU: Firemen here are prepared to face the flash floods that struck four districts today. Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 (Sibu) chief Janggan Muling assured that his men were always ready to face floods. He also added that staff’s leaves were being tightly controlled for now to ensure […]
MCMC to respond to complaints within 24 hours
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will respond by sending its officers to areas facing broadband connectivity problems within 24 hours upon receiving the complaints. MCMC chairman Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said by doing so, MCMC could check and really look into the problems in the areas and also contact the complainants for further input. He […]
Proposal to use AI in border surveillance
KUCHING: If fences or walls are built along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border to address illegal entry, they should be equipped with the latest technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in surveillance and monitoring. This was proposed by Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) secretary David Xavier Hii Chin Loung when he was commenting on an earlier […]
Flood victims to undergo tests if required
KUCHING: Flood victims will undergo Covid-19 tests if there is a need, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) was monitoring every temporary relief centre (PPS). “I have already instructed SDMC to monitor each relief centre to avoid the spread of Covid-19. “For flood victims […]
