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Saberkas weekend market to reopen, says Miri mayor

MIRI: The Saberkas weekend market here will be allowed to operate this weekend, subject to strict standard operating procedures (SOP), says Mayor Adam Yii. The decision was made after a lengthy discussion with the traders. “Miri City Council (MCC) will make the arrangements before they (traders) are allowed to reopen the Saberkas weekend market,” he […]

Bistros allowed to operate

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has allowed bistros to operate during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period, but with some services prohibited. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that entertainment services such as karaoke and live bands would still not be permitted. “So, if you open your bistro and […]

Navigating business in the new norm

The current Covid-19 pandemic made us feel blessed with modern technologies of which became a necessity to us. As businesses closed down, we can still use online platforms to acquire food, logistics and other essential services. Businesses must try to understand their end-users The ongoing worldwide pandemic situation and the imposed lockdowns and movement control […]

Minister happy with business’ SOPs

MIRI: Minister-in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management committee Datuk Lee Kim Shin, is satisfied with the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid down for the business sectors in this district which have resumed operations since Tuesday. Lee, who is also Sarawak Transport Minister, expressed his satisfaction after conducting a brief visit to several shopping malls and […]

Bangunan Baitulmakmur a hive of activity

BY AINA AZIZAH YEO AND CLEMENT ERIK WONG KUCHING: Bangunan Baitulmakmur, which houses many of the state’s ministries, was a hive of activity yesterday morning as the government staff returned to work after staying at home since March 18. Chief Security of Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Poniman Margiman said that it was surreal for him to see […]

Let these businesses reopen

KUCHING: Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei has called for the state government to look into special standard operating procedures (SOPs) for some overlooked businesses to resume operations without jeopardising the efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. In a statement yesterday, Wong said the SOPs should cover some of the 23 business sectors which were […]

Reopen businesses or suffer economic collapse

KUCHING: The country has little or no choice but to allow certain businesses to reopen in order to avoid economic collapse. This fact was stressed when the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced on May 9 that it would allow the reopening of various economic sectors in Sarawak on May 12. “It is also to […]

TM resuming operations starting May 12

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) will resume its operations further starting May 12 to include service installations and restorations at customers’ premises in all areas, except for those in the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) areas. A total of 182 TMpoint outlets nationwide will also reopen on the same date but with a revised […]

Mukah sees surge in cars

MUKAH: The government’s decision in allowing four family members of the same household to travel in a vehicle during the movement control order (MCO) with immediate effect on Monday has seen a surge in the number of cars in town yesterday. A check by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday found that from 9am until noon, car […]

Reopen businesses in green zones

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii yesterday suggested that the Sarawak government consider the reopening of businesses in green zones throughout the state. He pointed out in most of the divisions classified as green zones, the populations were generally less dense.  “Local businesses should be allowed to return to some normalcy in phases with […]