SOP flouters can appeal RM10k fine
KUCHING: The public have been reminded that the RM10,000 fine is not final as offenders appeal to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for a lower sum. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the compound was issued for offences under the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance […]
Govt to spell out offences for RM10,000 compound
KANGAR: The government will spell out the offences which are subject to a RM10,000 compound under the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to clear any confusion on its implementation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He said this matter would be discussed […]
Ready to lend a hand
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii and his party are ready to lend a helping hand to members of the public who alleged that they were unjustly fined for flouting Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines. In a Facebook post on Monday (March 15), Dr Yii expressed his concern over the number of people […]
Update SOPs regularly
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has reminded the community to continue to continue observing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the fight against Covid-19. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said it is still a concern that as of March 13, 50 people in Sarawak were issued with the maximum RM10,000 compound notice […]
Don’t blame the government
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman supports the RM10,000 compound for violators of the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Clarence Ting Ing Horh said he was upset to find many individuals in Sarawak, especially in Sibu district, still violating the SOPs. “In the past, the compound was only […]
RM10,000 fine to stimulate compliance
KUCHING: The RM10,000 fine issued to the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) violators would serve as a good way to stimulate compliance among the people. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the amount may seem too expensive for the people but it is the only way to shape the people’s attitude in taking the […]
Council waiting for directive to issue RM10,000 fine
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) will wait for an official directive from the state Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) on the issuance of compounds to violators of the pandemic standard operating procedures (SOPs). PMC chairman Lo Khere Chiang said although the directive has been in effect since March 11, Sarawak local councils have […]
