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Business owners slapped with RM1,000 fine each

SIBU: Five business premises owners here were each fined RM1,000 for violating conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Thursday (March 11). Sibu District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the Covid-19 CMCO SOP team led by ASP Kushairy Bujang conducted an operation from 11am to 3pm at Sibu Express Bus […]

Residents complying with ACD ops directives

ASAJAYA: The active case detection (ACD) operations carried out at three villages in Asajaya District, namely Kampung Asajaya Laut, Kampung Asajaya Tengah, and Kampung Asajaya Ulu, from March 10 to 12 will involve some 5,000 residents in the area. The Kota Samarahan Service Centre in a Facebook post on yesterday said a survey conducted in […]

Fear not of jab

KUCHING: People should not be afraid to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as it has gone through various tests and has been approved on the international level. In saying so Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni pointed out that no problem had been reported thus far. “Up until now, there have been no news or […]

Don’t hesitate to get vaccinated

SERIAN: The public is advised to not hesitate in getting vaccinated as it is made to protect them and their families. Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said that members of the public should register to receive the vaccine. “Do not listen to irresponsible news spread by irresponsible people about this vaccine,” he told reporters during the […]

Public urged to register for vaccination

ENGKILILI: The public have been advised not to procrastinate in registering themselves for the Covid-19 vaccination. SUPP Engkilili branch exco member Desmond Sateng Sanjan said the government had opened all available channels for the registration process. “So stop procrastinating and get yourselves registered. The vaccine is free for all. “Registration can either be done through […]

People must consent to be vaccinated

KUCHING: The government will not force the coming Covid-19 vaccinations on the people. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said it would only be given to those who wanted it. “It will be an individual choice. We are aware there are people who said they will not get themselves vaccinated because of certain fears […]

Be disciplined, comply with SOPs

KUCHING: Be disciplined, comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to stop the Covid-19 transmission or face another lockdown.  This is the advice given by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing to the public. He said when people moved around unnecessarily, they might catch the virus and spread it to […]

Comply with the new norm

SARIKEI: All layers of society are urged to comply with the new norm in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, said Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom. He said that Health Ministry (MoH) recommended for the public to apply the concept of ‘Cegah, Amal, Patuh dan Pantau’ (Prevent, Practice, Comply, and Monitor). “We […]

Mandatory face mask use: Public generally compliant, self-disciplined

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has generally complied with the government’s directive to wear face masks in crowded public places effective today to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bernama’s observation around the capital today found that people seem to have taken the matter seriously, especially in crowded public places, by using their face […]

Clarify face mask policy: MP

KUCHING: To avoid confusion among the public, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the government to clarify certain matters on the mandatory face mask policy in public or congested areas, which will come into effect on August 1. He said that this included clearly defining where this policy would be enforced, such as […]