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Smooth start to SPM 2020 amid tight SOPs

KUALA LUMPUR: The 401,105 candidates sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 will go down in history as the first batch of fifth formers to sit for the much-delayed public examination in the new norm, as the country was laid low by the coronavirus pandemic. The examination conducted with strict adherence to standard operating […]

Churches face challenges in conducting services through online

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Churches are facing challenges in conducting services in the virtual realm due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The parish priest of St James’ Anglican Church in Kampung Quop, Father Handi Ipo said it was challenging to send the message across to the congregation with the change in conducting […]

Malls monitored for SOP compliance

KUCHING: Two shopping complexes were inspected for Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance on Monday. The checks at Eco Mall in Samariang and E-Mart in Tabuan Jaya were led by district deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa with several officers. The purpose was to ensure that all premises in the malls adhere to the SOPs […]

Adapting to the new norm

KUCHING: There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many industries and sectors in the state. Nevertheless, everybody has to adapt to the new normal to make ends meet. Last Saturday (Feb 13), the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced the extension of the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) to March 1. […]

Online PdP – new norm among lecturers

BY PENERANGAN KUCHING: Online teaching and learning (PdP) is considered as one of the new normal practices among lecturers and students to replace face-to-face PdP as part of efforts to break the Covid-19 chain. According to Mira Faizura, a lecturer at a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution, lecturers should be wise to […]

Virtual, hybrid events as alternatives

KUCHING: In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, industry players in the business events and related sectors have adapted to doing things differently through virtual and hybrid events. For instance, Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said that the Asia for Animals (AfA) coalition — which SSPCA is a […]

Face masks to get you into CNY spirit

KUCHING: Face masks are not just the new ‘normal’ but they are also turning into fashion accessories. A survey conducted by our reporter on Sunday found that face masks with various Chinese New Year (CNY) motifs are among the most popular fashion accessories found in many clothing stores in the city. Max & Match store […]

Thaipusam: no SOP violations reported

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no violation of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Thaipusam celebration during the enforcement of the Movement Control Order throughout the country so far, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. He said Hindu devotees celebrating Thaipusam complied with the National Security Council’s (MKN’s) SOP to curb […]

Will the pandemic kill cinema for good?

Over the course of its history, cinema has survived the rise of television and the internet. But could the pandemic be the final nail in its coffin? Experts fear the worst. Shaking up a 100-year old business model BY SABINE GLAUBITZ The press did not accept the organisers’ invitation. Even passers-by were reluctant to attend […]

A quiet but a safer Lunar New Year

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) restrictions and guidelines for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year was met with resounding agreement and commendation from the public. Though these restrictions may put a damper on the usual CNY festivities, people collectively believe this is for the best — to curb the spread […]