Police assure smooth polling
KOTA KINABALU: Police have given assurance that the polling for the Sabah state election today will run smoothly without any disruption. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said the voters can discharge their moral obligation to vote without worries. “Police will ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people. So, I call on all voters […]
Betong all set to host biggest event
PBB MINI CONVENTION BETONG: This coastal town is all set to host its biggest event this year – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention Betong Zone tomorrow (Saturday). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is the convention’s organising chairman said some 650 delegates from 14 branches would attend the function. The […]
More business premises use standing scanner
MUKAH: More business outlets here have started to use standing scanners to check their customers’ body temperatures at door entrances amid the Covid-19 pandemic. It all started about a month ago after the standing scanner was seen at a telecommunication gadgets shop here. New Sarawak Tribune today found that currently, more business outlets are adopting […]
Compounds for two
KUCHING: Police have issued two compounds to individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in public places as measures to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the compounds were issued one each in Kota Samarahan and Miri. “The Local Government Ministry also issued 121 notices in verbal, […]
No need to postpone Sabah polls, situation still under control
PUTRAJAYA: The Sabah state election need not be postponed as long as the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are strictly implemented, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. And that, he said, included making it compulsory for symptomatic voters and those undergoing quarantine to seek the approval of the District Health Office first before […]
Tattoo parlours allowed to operate
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that tattoo parlours will be allowed to operate starting Monday (Sept 21) in accordance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) prepared by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. In a statement today, SDMC said that no new positive Covid-19 cases were detected in Sarawak on […]
35 slapped with compounds
KUCHING: Thirty five individuals were fined RM1,000 each during Ops Bersepadu raids at four premises for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. Acting district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa explained that the raids were carried out by a team from Kuching district police headquarters […]
Rep graces Malaysia Day programme at surau
BALINGIAN: For the first time in history, this year’s three major national celebrations were held under the new normal following the Covid-19 pandemic scare. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the events were Sarawak Day on July 22, National Day (August 31) and last Wednesday, Malaysia Day. According to him, under the new normal, all […]
Unity cornerstone of nation’s harmony
KUCHING: Although domestic issues have been repeatedly distorted and manipulated by those with malicious intentions to agitate the nation’s communities, Malaysians must remember that a harmonious atmosphere is a vital cornerstone to keep stability in the country, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president said that Malaysians should accord mutual […]
Celebrate Malaysia Day together
KUCHING: Malaysians are urged to celebrate Malaysia Day together despite not being able to physically attend the Malaysia Day celebration in Sibu. The event will take place at the Sibu Indoor Stadium tomorrow (Sept 16). Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the event will be organised in a moderate manner and in […]
