Public responds positively to PM’s announcement on resumption of interstate travel
KUCHING: The public responded positively to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement on permitting interstate travel which came into full effect yesterday (Oct 11). According to Niqalyssa Abdullah, a 24-year-old administrative coordinator, the decision to allow nationwide resumption of interstate travel was a step forward in reviving the nation’s economy. “The ban on […]
Have faith, hoteliers told
KUCHING: With the gradual resumption of the tourism industry under the new normal, hotel operators need to be confident in their competency to effectively mitigate Covid-19 risk, said Patrick Lau. The general manager of Grand Margherita Hotel and Riverside Majestic Hotel said the reopening of the tourism industry was indeed highly anticipated with the government’s […]
Not all Sarawakians on board on resumption of sports and recreational activities
By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri & Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: The decision to allow certain sports and recreational activities to resume in states under Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) received mixed reactions from Sarawakians. In a street poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, many sports enthusiasts welcomed it; however, they also insisted that […]
Union welcomes postponement of school session
KUCHING: The decision to postpone the resumption of primary and secondary schools in Kuching, Padawan and Kota Samarahan is necessary to address the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, said Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS). “KGBS is in full support with the action taken by State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to postpone the opening of school sessions […]
AirAsia welcomes resumption of domestic travel
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd commends the government’s announcement of the recovery movement control order (RMCO), which allows the domestic tourism sector to resume operations starting from Wednesday in an effort to revive Malaysia’s economy. In a statement Monday, the airline said in recent weeks, countries around the world have resumed domestic travels and are […]
SOPs on resumption of economic activities in Sarawak
FAM submits request on M-league resumption
KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has submitted an official request to the National Security Council (NSC) and Ministry of Health (MOH) for their views and approval with regard to adopting standard operating procedures (SOP) so that the 2020 Malaysia League (M-League) can be resumed once the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. […]
Exit strategy for resumption of sports activities
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Security Council (NSC) will discuss a movement control order (MCO) exit strategy to ensure that sports activities can resume in the country. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the NSC would decide if sports activities could resume or not and that the ministry would give its indication as well […]
