Petronas told to set up quarantine centre for employees
BINTULU: Petronas should consider setting up its quarantine centre for employees relocated here from abroad, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Bintulu MP said this was important to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 should the agents not adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) when bringing in workers. “Before placing workers to work in Bintulu, […]
Help prevent a surge in Covid-19 cases on Chap Goh Mei
The climate of the Chinese New Year celebration is the traditional Chap Goh Mei , when people would gather at homes and eateries to celebrate the auspicious occasion. St. John Ambulance Sarawak and those in all parts of the country together with all other NGOs must continue to celebrate this event responsibly and sensibly by […]
Fabric face masks better than no mask at all
KUCHING:In general, evidence appears to show that fabric face masks or face coverings are likely better than no mask at all, says medical practitioner Dr Marcus Sim. He said that these fabric face masks could be useful in reducing the spread of Covid-19 in situations where individuals are unable to practise physical distancing. “This is […]
Gerawat sworn in for second term
DUN DEPUTY SPEAKER KUCHING: Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala was sworn in as Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) deputy speaker for a second four-year term on Thursday. He took his oath of office before the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana Negeri Sarawak here. The ceremony began with Gerawat […]
Some people too poor to buy face masks
COMPULSORY USE OF FACE MASKS KUCHING: The government has been urged to consider the B40 group when mandating the compulsory use of face masks starting Aug 1. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said that even though the association supports the motion, the government should consider them (B40) as they […]
Some want wearing of face masks a must
KUCHING: Although the wearing of face masks is not compulsory for students in schools, there is no harm in making it so instead of optional. A housewife, Nor Azizah Abdullah, 30, believes that wearing face masks is very important to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 and other diseases. “We do not know the health condition […]
