Only fines work on society’s recalcitrant members

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is now compounding members of the public who violate Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs). This was told by MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos on Monday (May 10) who stated that the authority was given by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing under the Protection of Public Health Ordinance […]

Report misconduct cases to NREB

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: Society plays an important role in being the “eyes and ears” of the government to help in reporting cases of environmental misconduct to retain environmental sustainability. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) environmental quality controller Justin Jok Jau Emang said misconduct cases could be reported directly to NREB or other […]

The MCO: A Blessing in Disguise

The movement control order (MCO) is a cordon sanitaire implemented as a preventive measure by the federal government of Malaysia in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. With ample time on their hands, many Malaysians have taken the initiative to try new things and unearth their hidden talents. So much time in hand The movement control […]

Ministry to boost intelligence in society

PUTRAJAYA: Boosting intelligence in society will be the new objective of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM), said its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Explaining that “intelligence” here referred to a society which is capable of procuring knowledge and skills, and will benefit from it, Saifuddin said this objective was in line with the ministry’s vision to […]