A subdued Christmas this year
KUCHING: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s Christmas is likely to be more subdued compared to years past. Religious and social gatherings have to comply with stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Some celebrants may have had to cancel their travel plans or reconsider their plans of returning to […]
2020 a year to remember
Remember, after the rain, comes the sun. And better days will be here again. — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysian Prime Minister. It is 18 days to 2021 and a good time to take stock of this year. 2020 has been a memorable and challenging year. Like most of you, I am looking forward to […]
11 preschools receive temperature scanners
BINTULU: Eleven nurseries (Taska) and kindergartens (Tadika) here received donations of temperature scanners from the Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) cum Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip. The items were given to Permata Kasih Taman Li-Hua, Taska Penyayang Mama at Taman Bukit Orang, Tadika Bestari Kampung Baru, Teacher Zu’s Place, Taska Cahaya […]
Continue with new norms
SIBU: The people of Sibu are urged to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to break the chain of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even though the number of Covid-19 positive cases in Kuching has decreased, we still have to practise the new norms and follow the SOPs as well as be watchful for any […]
State library reopens on Dec 1
KUCHING: Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Sarawak) and the State Record Repository is reopening its door to the public on Dec 1. While welcoming the public, they are also advised to follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) that has been set as part of their safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. All visitors are […]
Entertainment, reflexology centres still not allowed to operate
KUCHING: Entertainment centres such as nightclubs, pubs, karaoke centres as well as reflexology centres are still not allowed to operate in the state despite the end of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) here. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this is one of the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines of the recovery movement control […]
CMCO in Kuching ends
KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) in this district will end effective 11.59pm tonight. The CMCO which started on Nov 9 was initially scheduled to end on Nov 22, before being extended to tomorrow. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the decision was made during the committee’s meeting today. “As Kuching district has changed […]
Nurseries, kindies are essential services
KUCHING: Nurseris (taska) and kindergartens (tadika) are essential services particularly for working parents, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said some had questioned why taska and tadika were operating even in Covid-19 red zones. “There are children whose parents are both working or frontliners, so there […]
Kindies, childcare centres in all zones allowed to operate
KUCHING: Kindergartens and childcare centres in the red and yellow zones in the state are now allowed to operate, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) acting chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. However, their operations must be in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the state Ministry of Welfare, […]
Department well-prepared for floods
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department is fully prepared to help flood victims during the current northeast monsoon while adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at evacuation centres in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said preparations have been made to […]
