Sarawak police to tighten SOP
KUCHING: Following the increase of Covid-19 cases in the state, Sarawak police are given instructions to tighten the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. Sarawak Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Dev Kumar M. M. Sree explained that there are some who are not complying with the SOPs despite the […]
Avoid travelling out of Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is advising the public against travelling out of Sarawak this month. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas explained that the advisory was given based on the information of cases announced 14 days ago. He noted that of 40 cases reported, seven cases (17.5 percent) were Import A, […]
Comply or risk compound
MIRI: Patrons to bistros, pubs and eateries have been reminded to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah said those who fail to follow the SOPs are at risk of being issued with compounds. “During a police check at bistros and pubs […]
No change in SOPs for mosques, surau
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mosques and surau are to remain the same. However, any fitting amendments will be made by the director of Sarawak Islamic Council (Jais) with the advice from the state’s Mufti. Muslims attending congregational prayers in mosques and surau are urged to adhere to the […]
Strictly monitor offshore crew, SKO told
MIRI: Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd-Sarawak Operation (SKO) has been asked to strictly monitor their offshore crew and to comply stringently with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed by the authorities. This is meant to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus among their offshore crew members. In giving this reminder recently during a brief visit […]
Foreigner detained in Covid-19 SOP check
MIRI: A foreigner was detained while 16 others were slapped with compounds following a Covid-19 SOP check on entertainment outlets in Permyjaya here, Tuesday night. Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah said the integrated operation was carried out between 9.55pm and 10.25pm to ensure that RMCO SOP was followed. It is in accordance with […]
Adapt to new norms, SOPs
SARIKEI: Various industries were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the implementation of movement control order (MCO). However, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, said we were now entering the recovery phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Therefore, the community is advised to adapt to the new norms and comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to […]
Campaign moderately
ASAJAYA: As the state election is approaching, politicians and their election machinery were advised to campaign in a moderate manner. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state must learn from Sabah on how to conduct electoral campaigns in accordance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) amidst Covid-19 crisis. “Sabah had […]
Take lessons from Sabah, warns epidemiologist
12TH STATE ELECTION KUCHING: The sharp rise of Covid-19 cases in Sabah should serve as an alarm bell against holding the state election, warned Universiti Malaya epidemiologist Professor Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud. He said the situation in Sabah had provided lesson on the laxity in adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the […]
PBB mini convention in Sibu tomorrow
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will be holding its mini convention in Sibu tomorrow, the third one after the first and second in Miri and Betong on Sept 5 and 26 respectively. It will commence at 8.30am and end at 5pm. PBB president Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the chief […]
