Obey SOPs, says SMC chairman

SIBU: As Covid-19 cases in the country continue to rise, it is vital for Malaysians to follow the government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), said chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), Clarence Ting. “With the increase of Covid-19 cases in Kuching, please avoid travelling to other districts within these two weeks. “Also, stop eating out and […]

Stick to SOPs

MIRI: Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting reminded the public to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the transmission of Covid-19. “I urge members of the public to always wear their face masks in public places, always be cautious, and practise a high level of hygiene by always […]

50 take part in Rukun Negara interactive session

MUKAH: Some 50 youth took part in an interactive session by Owl and Badger Research PLT at Mukah Civic Centre today. After the success of the ‘Rukun Negara: Do You(th) Think It’s Important?’ programme in Kuching, Miri and Bintulu, Owl & Badger decided to expand the programme to the youth in Mukah to express their […]

All Souls’ Day different this year

MUKAH: This year’s All Souls’ Day (Nov 2) will be different due to the recovery movement control order (RMCO) amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Less people are expected to gather at cemeteries to pray for their loved ones who have passed on. A source from St Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church Mukah Parochial Parish Council […]

Study the law first, PSB told

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) seems to have little knowledge of the law, of which they should know that the 12th state election needs to be held as it is constitutionally required by the law, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang. In response to PSB’s remarks that Gabungan Parti Sarawak […]

Be disciplined, be resilient in Covid-19 fight

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The public have been urged to remain disciplined and resilient in adhering to standard operating procedure (SOP) in order to continue breaking the transmission chain of Covid-19. “We have been enduring life in the new normal since March this year and it is starting to cause a phenomenon called Covid […]

New business hours for food outlets

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided that food outlets and bistros in Kuching District will only be allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm effective Thursday (Oct 29). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas also announced that all public and private gymnasiums in Kuching District would be required to close […]

Villagers receive donations for Maulidur Rasul

PUSA: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kampung Tuie branch  distributed donations to 350 homes in the village yesterday in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration which will be celebrated tomorrow. Its chief councillor Suib Pa’iee said the PBB branch was grateful to be able to share the contributions (from the state government) with the locals. […]

Special SOPs for polls

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar agrees that special standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be set by the Election Commission (EC) for the state polls. He said he supported the call by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg that there must proper SOPs for […]

Back GPS, PBB women urged

KUCHING: The Women Supreme Council of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has urged the people to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to ensure Sarawak’s rights will continue to be prioritised. The GPS government will also help to strengthen the development of infrastructure as well as granting political stability, peace and harmony among multi-racial and multi-religious […]