Sibu supermarkets told to avoid overcrowding

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) wants all supermarkets here to start limiting the number of customers at any one time.  Chairman Clarence Ting said SMC had received too many comments regarding overcrowding.    “I hoped that all supermarkets in Sibu start limiting the number of shoppers at any one time, based on the size of […]

Holding to smart devices during MCO

I don’t believe in curfews, because you can’t treat men like they were boys without forfeiting a certain level of trust. – Phil Jackson, American former professional basketball player and coach We have spent tremendous time and effort trying to put down our devices. All of that seems so long ago now. Today, we watch […]

Let’s not stick together stickers

MUKAH: Inspired by the efforts of overseas retailers, Millennium Creative Solutions adopted the same idea to provide free social distancing stickers to various agencies, companies and shops here. Its owner Norazryn Abdul Rahman when contacted said her company took the initiative to help curb the spread of Covid-19. “We get this inspiration from overseas retailers […]

Starbucks to use ‘to-go’ model countrywide

KUCHING: Starbucks will change its business to “to-go” model across Malaysia starting today to encourage social distancing to help contain Covid-19. In a press statement yesterday, the company said that more people have called for increased social distancing to help stop the spread of the disease. “We want a safe environment for our customers to […]

MBKS cancels all functions, activities involving over 50 people

KUCHING: In light of the Covid-19 outbreak in the state, Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has announced that all council functions and activities involving more than 50 people will be cancelled until further notice. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said permits for gatherings in Kuching South areas would not be considered until further notice. […]

Three important things for public to observe

KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday listed three important things that the public must observe in coping with the Covid-19 outbreak in the state. They are, according to him, social distancing, practising good personal hygiene and avoiding big gatherings. “For personal hygiene, some people talk about hand sanitisers. […]