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Call to emulate Parliament’s precautionary measures

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Idris Buang is of the view that it would be wise for Sarawak to adopt similar precautionary measures as those implemented in Parliament for its current sitting. He pointed out that the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting was unavoidable as the Supply Bill among other matters […]

Apply for entry via online

KUCHING: Malaysians and foreigners who wish to enter Sarawak through Sabah, Labuan and other red zone areas are given a maximum five-day entry pass with their returning flight document, effective tomorrow, said State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). They also must complete the online form — ‘EnterSarawak’ — with supporting documents and undergo a reverse transcription […]

Take extra precaution, urges rep

MIRI: With the dry weather approaching and expected to remain until next month, people, especially senior citizens and young children, have been reminded to stay indoors. “Cut down on unnecessary outdoor activities and drink more water. If the dry weather persists and the haze comes, do take precautionary measures , do not go out under […]

All precautions in place

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is taking all the necessary precautionary measures to prevent any further spike in cases of Covid-19 in the state. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas described the spike in cases with 10 new positive cases reported on Friday (July 17) as the beginning of a second wave. […]

Report non-compliance with SOPs: Wee

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) encourages the public to lodge reports with local enforcement team if eatery operators and businesses do not comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at their premises. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the local council would be monitoring the SOP compliance among the eatery operators in areas […]

Strict measures before reopening

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah assured that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and precautionary measures would be taken by taska (nurseries) before their resumption on June 9. She hoped that this would allay the concerns of parents. “We have tried our best to ensure that these taska […]

Social distancing and physical distancing

Social distancing is staying away from people not from your purpose. ― Amit Kalantri, author Long before Covid-19 outbreak, I have been practising physical distancing by giving a wide berth to places and people who are likely to emit foul smells. Trapped in a lift, I would hold my breath when I detected body odour […]

Precautionary steps taken, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: All precautionary steps have been taken by state and federal agencies since early this year, in case the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak situation gets worse. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this in his social media posting after news broke out that Sarawak now has three positive Covid-19 […]