Road users told to be careful
KUCHING: Road users have been reminded to drive and ride cautiously, especially during the ongoing festive season to avoid road fatalities. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin advised motorists to take precautions and drive safely as accidents are bound to happen during this period. “Therefore, please drive slowly and cautiously. Plus, now is the rainy […]
Watch out for flash floods
KUCHING: People have been advised to take precautions as flash floods caused by rain or thunderstorms are common during this time of the year. Sarawak Meteorological Department director Haburi Hamdan said however it is not widespread as compared with the northeast monsoon period. He said as the country is now in the southwest monsoon period, […]
Take precautions against Covid-19
KUCHING: In view of the coming festive seasons, Sarawakians have been urged to take their own precautions against Covid-19. “If we need to move outside the house, please wear a face mask, possibly a N95 mask, maintain physical distancing, measure our body temperature frequently, have good personal hygiene, avoid crowds and congested places,” said Sarawak […]
Children allowed at public places but…
PUTRAJAYA: Children are allowed at public places, including shopping centres and restaurants but all precautions must be taken to protect them during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said parents or guardians would not be punished for bringing along children to public places as there are no penalties […]
MP warns parents not to bring kids out
KUCHING: Parents are advised to take extra precautions not to expose their young children to any risk of infection, including Covid-19. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this includes not taking children out to public areas like shopping malls or any unnecessary gatherings during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. “Health director-general Datuk […]
Allow businesses to resume operations, with safety precautions
KUALA LUMPUR: The government should allow offices, shops and factories to resume their operations after May 12, albeit with strict observance of health and safety precautions, said Datuk NK Jasani, country managing partner of Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT. The health and safety measures include daily temperature checks, using face masks and sanitizers, frequent hand washing, conducting anti-virus […]
