Outsiders can stay until March 31
MIRI: Non-Sarawakians, whose social visit passes had expired during the restricted movement control order (RMCO), are allowed to stay in the state until March 31, 2021. This matter was disclosed by Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew in a statement today. “I am indeed very happy for them as […]
10 partake in strategic plan development workshop
SIBU: A total of 10 members of the board of cooperatives and management of Sustainable Oil Palm Planters Cooperative Selangau Berhad participated in the ‘Strategic Plan Development’ workshop here. Malaysian Cooperatives Institute (IKM) Sarawak Zone senior lecturer Mohamad Suandi Mortadza said the main purpose of the workshop, which was held from Tuesday until today (Dec […]
Nine RMCO flouters fined RM1,000 each
SIBU: Nine men including a senior citizen, were fined RM1,000 each for not complying with physical distancing during a recovery movement control order (RMCO) monitoring last Monday (Nov 30). District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said they were found violating the RMCO standard operating procedure (SOP) at an eatery at Jalan Foochow around 11.15pm. […]
Eight compounded for defying SOPs
SIBU: The police here have issued compounds to eight individuals for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the recovery movement control order (RMCO) during an integrated operation on Friday. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said two of eight individuals involved were a cafe worker and an owner of a food premises, all […]
All Souls’ Day different this year
MUKAH: This year’s All Souls’ Day (Nov 2) will be different due to the recovery movement control order (RMCO) amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Less people are expected to gather at cemeteries to pray for their loved ones who have passed on. A source from St Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church Mukah Parochial Parish Council […]
CM unveils RM104.84 million for BKSS 4.0
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: The state government has extended several initiatives under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package (BKSS) until December this year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said a total of RM104.84 million will be spent under BKSS 4.0 which extended six previous initiatives along with introducing a […]
Discounted rental fees for hawkers extended
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: More than 10,000 hawkers will continue to enjoy discount on rental fees for their stalls under the purview of the local Councils. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in announcing this said the hawkers will enjoy the existing 50 percent discount until December. “This assistance is expected to […]
Utilities bills discount extended
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: Consumers in Sarawak will continue to enjoy water and electricity bills discounts until December as part of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) package. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said domestic, commercial and industrial consumers will continue to be given a discount of five to 25 percent […]
Bau police monitor SOP compliance
BAU: The police here remain serious and committed to enforce and tighten the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Last Saturday, Bau police along with other enforcement agencies carried out an SOP compliance operation from 9am to 5pm in the town. “We will never stop carrying out such operation as […]
Headmen told to monitor their communities
KUCHING: Bukit Begunan assemblyman Mong Dagang said the abuse of drugs is not only in cities but has also spread to rural areas including longhouse communities. “I urged all village heads to monitor the behaviour of their people and advise them not to commit drug-related offences,” said Mong at a briefing on current issues at […]
