Flexibility for fully vaccinated individuals can help revive domestic economic activities

PUTRAJAYA: The flexibility given to fully vaccinated individuals can help revive various domestic economic activities that will see more the opening of more economic and social sectors in stages soon. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi reminded all consumers and traders to work together to ensure full compliance with the […]

SOP for fully vaccinated people soon

KUCHING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines for fully vaccinated people will be released as soon as they are approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) after obtaining advice from medical experts. SDMC reaffirms that the existing SOPs are still in force until the SOP Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) had […]

Changing the yardstick is confusing

KUCHING: The move by the federal government to change the yardstick of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) from Covid-19 cases to symptomatic infections is confusing the public. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the previous method of using the daily Covid-19 cases is more straightforward and easier to comprehend. He said however, he was […]

Allow traditional massage centres to operate

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to consider allowing traditional massage centres in the state to operate under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) under Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). President of Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais), Rapelson Richard Hamit said this call was made by Majlis Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Manis). “Many […]

Relaxations for economic sectors will be announced soon

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the relaxations for economic sectors for fully vaccinated individuals will be announced soon. He said these relaxations are still under discussions and are being considered at the National Security Council (MKN) Special Meeting level. “The relaxations for economic sectors are being discussed and will be considered […]

Govt to ease travel, quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is easing restrictions related to quarantine and travel for fully vaccinated individuals throughout the country effective Tuesday (Aug 10), with the relaxation applicable to all phases of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said with this relaxation, fully vaccinated married couples who are living apart are […]

Sheda chief hopes Southern Zone into Phase 3 soon

KUCHING: The Southern Zone in Sarawak must be patient and adhere strictly to health and safety standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines to flatten the Covid-19 infection rate. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok expressed hope for the Southern Zone to join the rest of the state […]

Not time yet for Phase 3 of NRP

KUCHING: Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, has expressed alarm over news that Sarawak is slated to enter Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on Wednesday (Aug 4) despite the high number of daily cases.  “As a staunch advocate and proponent of a stringent, strict, […]

Adjust SOP for Phase 3

KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is looking forward to the further reopening of business activities and easing of restrictions as Sarawak move into Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). DCCI secretary-general Libat Langub noted that while DCCI welcomed the prime minister’s recent announcement, there were mixed feelings given the […]

Cautiously moving into Phase 3 of NRP

KUCHING: There is a need to modify set schedules and tighten standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines to ensure Sarawakians are safe to enter Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).  Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said SDMC would need to discuss this as well as to take […]