Thumbs-up for relaxed conditions

KUCHING:  Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has applauded the decision by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to relax the conditions for fully vaccinated individuals wishing to enter Sarawak. On Saturday, the committee said there was no need for these fully vaccinated individuals to undergo Covid-19 screening or apply through EnterSarawak. The Tourism, Arts, […]

All MOE registered private kindergartens can resume operations

KUALA LUMPUR: The relaxation to allow operations of kindergartens from last Friday includes all private kindergartens and kindergartens at private schools, international schools and expatriate schools that are registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE). As announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob last Wednesday, MOE explained that the relaxation covers states in […]

Fitting rooms allowed for states in Phase One, Two of National Recovery Plan

PUTRAJAYA: Customers of clothes, fashion and accessory shops, including at departmental stores in states under Phase One and Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) are now allowed to use the fitting rooms. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the approved use included […]

Public express conflicting views on relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals

By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri   KUCHING: The general public are of the opinion that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) enforced by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is a smart move to ensure the public’s safety. The SOPs announced by SDMC on Aug 23 stated that only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to work or enter […]

Flexibility for fully vaccinated individuals can help revive domestic economic activities

PUTRAJAYA: The flexibility given to fully vaccinated individuals can help revive various domestic economic activities that will see more the opening of more economic and social sectors in stages soon. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi reminded all consumers and traders to work together to ensure full compliance with the […]

Relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals may boost business sector

KUALA LUMPUR: It is hoped that the easing of certain restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals can help to revitalise the business sector in these challenging times, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement yesterday on the relaxation was most appropriate […]

Gov’t announces social sector relaxations for fully vaccinated in states under Phase 2

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to ease the restrictions in the social sector for fully vaccinated individuals who reside in states under Phase Two and above of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), effective Tuesday (Aug 10). Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said among the restrictions being lifted were the ban on dine-ins, inter-district […]

Govt to ease travel, quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is easing restrictions related to quarantine and travel for fully vaccinated individuals throughout the country effective Tuesday (Aug 10), with the relaxation applicable to all phases of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said with this relaxation, fully vaccinated married couples who are living apart are […]

Decision on relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals made after very careful consideration

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to ease restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals was made only after very careful consideration, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He said it was in line with data collected in the country on full vaccination efficacy as well as scientific and public health principles applied globally. “The relaxation certainly comes […]