Mixed reactions to RM5 surcharge
KUCHING: Expect to pay an extra RM5 on top of the normal fees the next time you go to a barber shop and a hair salon. The extra charge is for protective gear and safety equipment used by service providers in compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). […]
Economic recovery unaffected by Covid-19 developments
TAMPIN: Current developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic do not affect the country’s economic recovery during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the spread of Covid-19 has however affected the psychological wellbeing of the public, a factor that could slow […]
National keglers to hit the lanes on Monday
KUALA LUMPUR: National keglers have finally received the green light from the National Sports Council (NSC) to commence training at the Sunway Mega Lanes, from Monday after a three-month hiatus. Previously, the NSC was hesitant although bowling alleys are allowed to start operating from Monday after the government allowed non-contact and indoor sports, including badminton […]
Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low
KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost airline AirAsia Bhd has welcomed the government’s decision to not make inflight social distancing mandatory, quoting the International Airline Transport Association’s (IATA) assertion that the risk of infection while flying is very low. “Planes have features that lower the risk of inflight infection such as High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that […]
Gloomy days for hotel business
KUCHING: Of the 136 member hotels under the Malaysia Budget Hotels Association Sarawak Chapter, 99 of them were closed during the first and second phases of the movement control order (MCO), said its chairman Stephen Wong. “Whether it is permanent, we are not sure at this point in time. We, MyBHA headquarters and Sarawak Chapter, […]
Jaul monitors SOP compliance at govt premises
SRI AMAN: State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion has conducted an inspection on standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance at several operational government premises here. The places he visited yesterday were Sri Aman District Council, Sri Aman District Agriculture Office, Sri Aman Public Works Department (JKR) and Sri Aman District Office. Jaul was also given explanation […]
Beauty salons to open June 17
KUCHING: Beauty salons and centres in the state have been given the green light to reopen for business beginning June 17. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement on Friday, said beauty salons and centres were among the activities which would be allowed to resume operations from next Wednesday. “The Local Government and […]
Foreigners who can enter Sarawak without quarantine
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that foreigners with work permits and valid visas including those under the Malaysia My Second Home programme, who were in Malaysia before the movement control order (MCO) started, are allowed to enter Sarawak without being quarantined. However, they must apply for permission through the SDMC, whereas other foreigners […]
Allowable sports, recreational activities to resume June 17
KUCHING: Certain sports and recreational activities in the state will be allowed to resume beginning June 17 and subject to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set. According to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement on Friday, these categories of activities are among those allowed during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period starting […]
Meetings and seminars allowed
PUTRAJAYA: The government has allowed meetings, courses, seminars and training sessions to be held, but subject to adherence to the standard operating procedure (SOP), said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said this was agreed to by the ministers’ special meeting on the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) today. […]
