No meddling from Malaya, says CM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will defend the sanctity of its local government system which has been in existence and recognised since the Brooke and Colonial era. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that any attempt by lawmakers from Malaya to interfere with the system would not […]
S’wak bans Indonesians’ entry
KUCHING: Indonesians are not allowed entry into Sarawak for the time being until further notice. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement on Friday also said Sarawakians returning from Indonesia would have to undergo compulsory 14-day quarantine at designated quarantine centres, and the Covid-19 screen tests would be taken on the tenth day. […]
Hotels as quarantine centres not allowed to open
KUCHING: Hotels which have been gazetted as Covid-19 quarantine centres are not allowed to check in new guests as yet unless their status as a quarantine base has been revoked by a gazette notification, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said that with effect from May 12, during the […]
Preschools to stay closed after CMCO
KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that all taska (nurseries) and tadika (kindergartens) are still not allowed to operate until the directive on their resumption is given after the conditional movement control order (CMCO). In preparation for the reopening of preschools after the CMCO, she said […]
Inter-district travel still not allowed
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has clarified that inter-district travel in Sarawak is still not allowed. A permit from the police is required to do so. He said this in refuting claims circulating on social media that all roadblocks in the state would be removed starting 6pm on Friday (May 8) […]
Hari Raya visits not allowed
KUALA LUMPUR: The difficulty in ensuring compliance with the Health Ministry’s standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 is the reason why Aidilfitri travel and visits are not allowed, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. While admitting that this restriction was difficult for the people especially those celebrating […]
‘Balik kampung’ for Raya holidays not allowed: PM
PUTRAJAYA: Inter-state travel to go back to the hometown for the Aidilfitri holidays and to attend open houses is not allowed, said Prime Minister Perjalanan Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. However, he said, inter-state travel is only allowed for the purpose of work and for people to return to their homes after being stranded in their […]
