Can ask barbers for proof of free Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: Customers seeking haircuts have the right to ask their barbers for health certificates proving they have passed the Covid-19 test before using their services, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said this was to ensure that the barber shops complied with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), especially when it […]
Non-muslim marriage registrations allowed during RMCO
PUTRAJAYA: Non-muslim couples can register their marriage at 171 house of worship that have been given the permission to resume operations by the Ministry of National Unity, beginning Wednesday (June 10) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. “Therefore, couples who want to register their marriage are advised to refer to the list of […]
Adhere to mosque SOPs, Muslims told
KUCHING: Muslims in Sarawak are urged to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities following the relaxation of restrictions allowing them to perform the Friday prayer and daily prayers at their local mosques. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said for […]
Pantai Damai RTPs to restart
KUCHING: Pantai Damai’s rural transformation projects (RTPs) will be developed aggressively after being postponed due to the movement control order (MCO). Utilities Assistant Minister (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the projects had been underway since the end of last year, but were stopped three months ago. He said the projects involved a […]
Development projects not impacted: CM
BETONG: The Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO) have no impact on the costs of development projects in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “There is no impact on the cost because we only stopped the construction projects for three months. “However, there is, of course, an impact in […]
Bridges to replace ferry services
Projects to be completed by 2024, says CM BETONG: Travellers along Sarawak’s coastal roads will no longer have to wait for ferry services once the construction of bridges is completed in four years’ time. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said bridges and roads would connect all coastal areas to boost connectivity and […]
SOP on Aidiladha sacrificial ritual to be announced soon
KUALA LUMPUR: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Aidiladha celebration, including the sacrificial ritual, during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) will be announced soon, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. He said the SOP was still being improved, including getting the views of the […]
Ministry to revive state tourism industry
KUCHING: The State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture are looking into ways to revive the tourism industry in Sarawak following the crippling of the sector due to the Covid-19 crisis. Its Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said plans to undo the damage to the tourism industry were on the cards. “We have discussed […]
UTC counters to resume operation
MIRI: All counters for federal government services at the Miri Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) will resume its operations on Monday (June 15) from 8am to 5pm daily. According to a press statement released on Wednesday, Miri Mayor Adam Yii said visitors have been advised to continue complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) — social […]
Alternate-day trade at Central Market
SIBU: Traders at the Central Market here will have to continue trading on alternate days during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. The 400-odd traders were divided into two groups since the MCO was enforced on March 18, and ordered to operate their businesses on alternate days to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chairman […]
