17 Satok’s JKKKs receive grants
KUCHING: A total of 17 village security and development committees (JKKKs) in Satok constituency have received grants from the government. PBB Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki handed out the grants on behalf of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also Satok assemblyman and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok branch […]
Miri to tighten SOPs
MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DMC) has tightened up standard operating procedures (SOPs) for coffee shops in this division in an effort to turn Miri back into a green zone. This was revealed by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Thursday after he chaired a dialogue session with the committee members of […]
Sitting not as exciting as before
THE current ongoing Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting presents a rather different mood, said Dennis Ngau (PBB-Telang Usan). He pointed out the sitting environment thus far has been “below previous sitting mood”. “This is probably due to the strict SOPs (standard operating procedures) imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak as well as Kuching’s declaration […]
Over 400 face masks given to vendors
BINTULU: More than 400 face masks were distributed to Bintulu Night Market vendors in “Meet and Greet The Hawkers” programme with Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) deputy chairman Haidar Khan Asghar Khan and BDA general manager Muhamad Yakup Kari today. Covid-19 related leaflets were also distributed. The programme was one of BDA’s initiatives in an effort […]
SOP compliance a shared responsibility
MUKAH: It is the collective responsibility of all the people here to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). This is meant to ensure that this district will always remain in the green zone category. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said being in green zone, people should not take for granted by not complying with the […]
Enforcement on SOP for eateries starts Sunday
KUCHING: Standard operating procedure (SOP) for all eatery outlets, including cafes and restaurants, that requires them to only allow 50 percent capacity in their premises for dine-in, will be enforced from this Sunday. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Local Government and Housing Ministry had issued a tightened Food Sector SOP that must […]
No need to follow Parliament’s SOPs completely
KUCHING: The guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for MPs for the current Parliament sitting may not be fully adopted by the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN). “MPs are subject to guidelines and SOPs set by Parliament itself, the Health Ministry (MoH) and the National Security Council (MKN). “These guidelines and SOPs need not […]
Ready to face polls in new norm
GPS women KUCHING: Women leaders under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have made thorough preparations to face the state election, including reminding the party’s machineries to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the new norm. “We hope that the SOP prepared by the Election Commission (EC) later is an enhanced SOP – learning from […]
State polls will depend on covid-19 situation
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The timing of the Sarawak state election will hinge on the Covid-19 circumstances and the readiness of the Election Commission (EC) to implement new norm practises. “Covid-19 will decide (when the state election is held) because the health of the people is more important than the election,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
Chamber worker tested positive
KUCHING: An employee of the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. The chamber said the staff was being treated and that it had been carrying out its activities all these whiles according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) prescribed by the relevant authorities. “It remains unknown […]
