Experience affordable holiday packages with Cuti-cuti Malaysia
KUALA TERENGGANU: The relaxation currently granted by the government under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) until Aug 31 is the perfect time to embark on ‘Cuti-cuti Malaysia’ with the opportunity to experience the ‘kayangan’ (VIP) holiday package at an affordable price. If that is not enough, holidaymakers are also entitled to an individual income […]
Inculcate good hygiene practices in children
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents need to inculcate the importance of good hygiene and social distancing practices in their children before preschools and kindergartens reopen in two weeks’ time. Children are certainly excited to see their friends again after being apart for almost three months following the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18, […]
‘Comply with SOPs when markets reopen’
BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is reviewing its standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be followed by traders and the public if the Pasar Ikan Lama Bintulu is allowed to reopen. Its general manager Rodziah Morshidi said the reopening of the business premises would have involved a lot of cleaning work besides needing to identify […]
Most likely, no Sarawak Regatta this year
KUCHING: It is most likely that the annual Sarawak Regatta will not be held this year. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said such decision had to be taken after considering the safety of Sarawakians amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “We will continue to monitor the situation but it is […]
More members allowed at mosques, surau
KUCHING: Beginning tomorrow, the number of congregation members allowed to perform five daily prayers at permitted mosques and surau in Sarawak has been increased to 80 people from 40 previously, said Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) secretary Khalidi Ibrahim. He said as for Friday prayers, between 80 and 250 members would be allowed at the mosques […]
24-hour service sectors allowed to reopen
KUCHING: More socio-economic activities will be allowed under certain standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. Hence, State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Monday has announced that all sectors involved in providing 24-hour services are allowed to operate in the state. “This includes petrol […]
Religious activities at non-Muslim houses of worship allowed with new SOP
PUTRAJAYA: Carrying out of religious activities in non-Muslim places of worship is permitted except in red zone areas during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) in compliance with the new standard operating procedures (SOP) and subject to state government approval. The National Unity Ministry (KPN) said the new SOP for religious activities in non-Muslim houses […]
National athletics team to wait until July for training
KUALA LUMPUR: The national athletics squad is expected to wait until July to start full training even though the government has allowed many sport and recreational activities starting today under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). The National Sport Council (NSC) is currently giving focus to look after the safety of athletes under the Road […]
Couple first to register marriage in RMCO
KUCHING: The Kuching Teochew Association here recently witnessed the registration of marriage of a couple that was delayed due to the movement control order (MCO). Sarawak Teochew Association second vice-president Sim Kiang Chiok said the couple had finally managed to sign their marriage registration on June 10. Sim, who is also the association’s assistant registrar […]
Strict SOPs for bus passengers
KUCHING: The Kuching Sentral bus terminal is strictly adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities in facilitating bus services to travellers amidst the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Kuching Sentral enforcement chief Gerry Saet said, the SOPs are a major part of its operation and have to be adhered to by […]
