New rule for climbing mountains above 450 metres
KUALA LUMPUR: Beginning this year, the climber-to-guide ratio for mountains over 1,500ft or 457.2m in Peninsular Malaysia is 7:1. Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) forest eco-park and state forest park director, Mohd Yussainy Md Yusop, said the new rule — which will be fully enforced next year — is aimed at improving safety and […]
All parties urged to emphasise safety
KUCHING: The Triso ferry point tragedy on New Year’s Day could have been avoided if all the parties concerned had emphasised safety. Alliance for Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said there must be barriers to prevent vehicles from entering the ferry when it is full. “The barrier serves as a roadblock to […]
SK Sebemban Spaoh to relocate for safety reasons
THE state government has agreed to relocate SK Sebemban Spaoh 1.5km from its original location. The school is currently situated near the riverbank and is at risk of flooding and soil erosion. Assistant Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said tender for the project was closed and it would begin soon. “This […]
‘Not the appropriate time’
MUKAH: Like most people, Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo is also worried about Sarawak government’s plan to hold its 12th state election soon amid Covid-19 pandemic. He was very well aware of the real threat posed by Covid-19, which had registered a record day-high of 317 cases nationwide last Saturday. “It is not appropriate to hold […]
SEB calls for caution
KUCHING: The public are urged to be cautious and alert at all times when working near electrical facilities such as overhead power lines. Sarawak Energy’s utility arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad chief executive officer Lau Kim Swee, said they must not be complacent when it comes to safety. “Electricity can kill. Practise extreme caution when working […]
Thumbs-up to cashless transactions at Sarawak’s biggest central market
SIBU: The Sibu Central Market is unique in that it houses more than 1,000 stalls. It is Sarawak’s biggest and among the country’s largest and it would certainly make sense to promote cashless transactions in this market. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) councillor Joseph Chieng said the central market is very a good place for hawkers […]
Marshalls to ensure safety of participants
KUCHING: Convoy officers — also known as marshalls — are not allowed to stop vehicles especially at traffic light intersections. Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Mohd Syafiq Anas Abdullah said his department has deployed its personnel to work with traffic police and marshalls during a cycling programme ‘Kayuhan Ambang Kemerdekaan’ organised by Matang Jaya […]
Road finally gets traffic control markings
MUKAH: After years without any proper road traffic control markings, Jalan Haji Mohd Pauzi, the road in front of SMK St Patrick here, is finally getting them. New Sarawak Tribune discovered that yellow boxes, yellow lines and zebra crossings, done last May, had been completed Monday. These measures will certainly help ensure the safety of […]
Decision on haj to be known on June 11
PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will send pilgrims for the haj season this year will be announced on Thursday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. Also to be announced on Thursday is the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on congregational and Friday prayers during the recovery […]
Celebrants laud ‘no ngabang’ rule
MIRI: Many Sarawakians, Gawai celebrants in particular, lauded the state government’s directive to not permit ngabang (visiting) during this coming Gawai Dayak as part of its efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. “It is for everyone’s safety, so it is the right thing to stop the ngabang tradition just for this time,” said community […]
