Sibu folk finally adhering to MCO
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting is pleased that the people in the district are finally adhering to the movement control order (MCO). Previously, he expressed his disappointment that some Sibu residents had been caught for not adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the MCO such as dining in food premises […]
Food aid for 73,000 households in Sibu
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has decided to provide food aid to 73,000 households throughout Sibu Division effective Wednesday, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The distribution will be done in stages and in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO). Awang Tengah, who is the […]
Essential and non-essential services confusion
SIBU: Some traders here are still unclear on whether their businesses belong to the essential services sector or not. Due to this, many were found still conducting their non-essential service businesses on the first and second day of the movement control order (MCO) here, said Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit. “We only […]
RM1,000 fine for SOP violators
SIBU: Beginning Monday (Jan 18), members of the public and owners of business premises here found violating the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be fined RM1,000. This was revealed by the Sibu Crime Prevention and Community Safety chief DSP Ariffin Bahar when met while monitoring the second day of the MCO […]
Man found dead at durian farm
SIBU: A 49-year-old man’s wish to collect fruits ended up in a tragedy as he was found dead in a durian farm on Mile 16, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu on Saturday. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit when contacted, confirmed the incident and the victim was identified as Dimun Langie. Dimun’s nephew along with his (nephew’s) […]
Sibu folk complying well with MCO
SIBU: The first day of the movement control order (MCO) enforcement here today displayed a relaxed and quiet atmosphere. Before the implementation of the MCO, Sibu had always been a busy city, filled with the hustle and bustle of cars with places filled with visitors and patrons. Areas such as Sibu Central Market, Jalan Central, […]
Wide-scale police patrol operation held
SIBU: The police showed their total commitment in monitoring the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on the first day today. Done as a measure to curb the spread of the Covid-19 here in Sibu, the MCO’s first day saw the conduct of a wide-scale patrol operation around town by the law enforcers. Today’s […]
Takeaways only, please!
KUCHING: Food sales and supply activities will only be allowed for takeaways, drive-thru or delivery services from 6am to 8pm during the movement control order (MCO) enforced in Sibu, Kanowit and Selangau from Jan 16 to 29. Under the latest MCO standard operating procedure (SOP), all eateries such as restaurants and food stalls are allowed […]
Hotels urged to open as quarantine centres
SIBU: Three more hotels here have agreed in principle to use their premises as quarantine centres for Covid-19 persons-under-surveillance (PUS). These hoteliers came to an agreement after a dialogue session organised by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau and Sarawak Central Region Hotels Association at Tanah Mas Hotel today. The […]
Only essential services may operate during MCO
KUCHING: Only essential services are allowed to operate in Sibu, Kanowit and Selangau following the imposition of movement control order (MCO) in Sibu Division effective midnight Friday. Under the latest MCO standard operating procedure (SOP), the police with the assistance of the army, Civil Defence Force and Rela are responsible to carry out movement control […]
