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Istanbul bans shisha smoking in public spaces

ISTANBUL: Authorities in Istanbul, Türkiye’s most populous city, announced on Wednesday that smoking shisha will be banned in public spaces until further notice. The Istanbul Governorate said in a written notice that the ban was issued to mitigate the risks of forest fires and other potential hazards. “Smoking shisha will be strictly prohibited in various […]

Spruce up to get best out of national parks

KUCHING: National parks in Sarawak must bring their facilities up to speed for the benefit of the public. This will encourage the hosting of more activities like jamborees and camping in these places, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Sarawak has the most national parks in Malaysia […]

Firemen sanitise public areas under nationwide exercise

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Services Department in collaboration with local authorities conducted sanitisation work on eight public places throughout the state on Sunday (May 30). Its director Khirudin Drahman said the exercise was conducted after they received instruction from the Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin to conduct large-scale nationwide exercise. […]

Council told to tighten SOPs

MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has been told to tighten the standard operating procedures (SOPs), especially in public areas such as in open markets and food stalls. Lee, who is Transport Minister and minister in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management Committee, issued the order after visiting several markets and eateries in  the city today. “Strengthen the […]

66 compounds for violating SOPs

KUCHING: Police have issued  66 compounds to individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement, said Kuching recorded the most with 50 compounds issued, followed by 14 compounds in Serian and one compound each  in Betong and Sarikei. The committee said […]

12 men, five women fined RM1,000 each

KUCHING: Seventeen individuals, comprising 12 men and five women, were each issued with a RM1,000 compound for failing to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) in public areas. District police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said that the SOP compliance operation was carried out at three locations – an eatery and a bistro […]

15 compounded for not wearing face masks

KUCHING: Police have issued 15 compounds to individuals in the state on Thursday for not wearing face masks in public places. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said the police will continue to enforce the standard operating procedures (SOPs) including the use of face masks in public places. “Padawan recorded the most compounds […]

How do we mask Sarawak?

We don’t know for sure, but they could help and they can’t hurt. – Dr. Linsey Marr, American scientist As Malaysia prepares to implement the compulsory “mask up” order on Aug 1, Sarawak will be burdened with a multitude of issues. If it is easy to monitor the crowded places in the Peninsular, how would […]

Padawan Municipal Council: Stop illegal dumping

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) wants everyone, especially the local community, to stop dumping waste on roadsides and other public areas. “I would like to remind the public to not simply throw rubbish on the roadside. We have enough problems to take care of,” said chairman Lo Khere Chiang. “We have to get rid of […]

Mandatory use of face masks Aug 1

KUCHING: The use of face masks will be compulsory in public areas, public transport, shopping malls, markets, eateries, and shops effective August 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had also decided that in view of the increasing positive Covid-19 cases in Kuching and Samarahan, movement […]