Catholics urged to attend virtual Mass

KUCHING: Catholics have been reminded to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) when observing All Souls’ Day today (Nov 2) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, Catholics were allowed to visit cemeteries and columbarium with a limited number of people present, but due to recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Kuching, the Archdiocese of […]

36 fined for violating SOPs

KUCHING: A total of 36 errant individuals were each slapped with a RM1,000 fine for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places. Members of the police force will continue to carry out operations to enforce the SOPs in public places and those who are found violating, will be issued a […]

10 issued compounds

KUCHING: Police have issued 10 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the police will continue to carry out operations to enforce the SOPs in public places and flouters will be issued a compound notice on the spot. […]

Comply with SOPs on All Souls Day

KUCHING: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh has appealed to all Catholics to ensure safety of visitors and to help prevent overcrowding at all the Catholic cemeteries and columbarium during the weekend from Oct 30 until the All Souls Day on Nov 2. He said the standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be adhered […]

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 […]

34 slapped with compounds

KUCHING: Police have issued 34 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the police will continue to carry out operations to enforce the SOPs in public places and those who are found to be violating the SOPs will […]

Help increase STU membership

SIMANGGANG: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) Sri Aman Division recently held its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hotel Sri Simanggang here on Oct 10. Speaking during the meeting, STU vice-president Kullin Djayang urged committee members to continue their efforts to increase the organisation’s membership. “With a bigger membership, STU will be able to become a […]

24 compounded for flouting SOPs

KUCHING: Police have issued a total of 24 compounds to errant individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement, pointed out that the police would continue to monitor and enforce the SOPs including the use of face masks and social distancing […]

SOP compliance more important

KUCHING: In efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and health guidelines is more important than allowing teachers or education officers to return and serve in their respective home states, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali. “It does not matter whether they are teaching in […]

Ensure SOP compliance

KUCHING: The Hungry Ghost Festival celebrants this year must comply with the recovery movement control order (RMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs), said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The Hungry Ghost Festival is the most important day in the Ghost Month (seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar.) which is from […]