Nationwide reforms to reduce overcrowding
KAJANG: The Prisons Department is implementing prison reforms in prisons nationwide including in the Sungai Buloh Prison to reduce overcrowding and recidivism. Among the efforts is to increase capacity by installing bunk beds for prisoners in cells and prison dormitories and working with the courts to speed up trials. “In addition, there will be a […]
Machan rep wants hemodialysis centre to be upgraded
THE population in the Kanowit area has increased and this has contributed to the overcrowding of patients at the Kanowit Hospital, says Allan Sideng Gramong (GPS-Machan). The facilities and equipment at Kanowit Hospital, especially the hemodialysis centre needed to be increased and upgraded to make it easier for residents in Machan to get treatment. He […]
Increase swabbing centres
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has called for the number of swabbing centres here to be increased to reduce crowding and congestion. “This will reduce the waiting time and more importantly, reduce the risk of possible outbreak,” he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Aug 17). He shared that he had, earlier on, […]
Use systematic process to avoid overcrowding
KUCHING: Even though the implementation of walk-in vaccinations has been approved in Sarawak, the process needs to be systematic in order to avoid overcrowding. As such, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian urged those who had not been vaccinated yet to simply WhatsApp their name, identity card number, and location […]
Vaccination: No such thing as first-come-first-served
KUCHING: Vaccine recipients, please take note. If you think you will be given a queue number that will enable you to take the vaccine much earlier by arriving at vaccine centres well before the actual vaccination appointment time, you are in for a big disappointment. It’s not going to happen. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said instead, early comers (to Stadium Perpaduan) will be seated in a separate waiting area. “This is to avoid chaos and overcrowding which will result in long waiting times and decreased efficiency of the vaccination process,” he said in a Facebook post last night (June 6). He said the new crowd flow management in place at the stadium will help prevent frustration among recipients. “So, remember, those who have already received the appointment date and time will just need to arrive 30 minutes before their appointment,” he said. Dr Sim, using an analogy of the experience of boarding a flight, said it’s just like one not having to to go to the airport in the morning when the flight is in the afternoon. “Even in transit ,when you don’t get out of the airport, the boarding gate doesn’t open,” he said. In the meantime, he expressed gratitude to the numerous agencies under the federal and state governments for managing the crowd during the vaccination process and continuing to monitor, refine and improve the whole process.
Driving and motor licence renewals extended to May 31
PUTRAJAYA: The government has extended the exemption for private vehicle owners to renew their driving licences (LM) and Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM) from April 1 to May 31, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. “However, drivers must have a valid motor vehicle insurance and present their e-cover notes to traffic enforcement personnel […]
Solution to overcome mass screenings
KUALA LUMPUR: The movement control order (MCO) imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many business sectors and social activities. However, it has also led to innovations which have been introduced as people adjust to the new way of life. For instance, Malaysians who are used to watching movies in the […]
Extension block to Bintulu Hospital proposed
BINTULU: An extension block estimated to coat around RM4 million has been proposed to overcome overcrowding at Bintulu Hospital, disclosed Deputy Minister of Health Datuk Aaron Dagang yesterday. He hoped that once the construction for the block approved, it would increase bed capacity in the hospital and resolve the currently overcrowding. Citing on the male […]
