Malaysia #QuranHour programme nationwide meets SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Mosques and surau across the country once again echo with the recitations of the holy verses of the Quran in conjunction with the Malaysia #QuranHour programme today, even though the country is still under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). The sixth Malaysia #QuranHour event, in conjunction with the 63rd National Day celebration […]
More students on board
FREE SCHOOL BUS SERVICE KUCHING: There have been an increasing number of students using the free school bus service provided by the state government since its launch on Aug 18. One of the bus drivers, Mariaui Johari, 49, who was picking up students at SMK Petra Jaya on Friday, said she is thankful that a […]
RMCO extended until dec 31
KUALA LUMPUR: The recovery movement control order (RMCO) has been extended until 31 December 2020, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. According to him, with the extension of the RMCO period, enforcement action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, or Act 342, could still be taken. “This is to ensure […]
Back to usual flights effective Sept 1
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Sarawak will be back to usual operations effective September 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said flights into Sarawak had been reduced earlier to control entries and taking into consideration the state’s quarantine capacity. […]
Strengthen unity through ‘Merdeka’ spirit
SADONG JAYA: Nurturing the spirit of patriotism will strengthen unity and racial harmony in the society, said Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo. The people are always in high spirit to celebrate Independence Day regardless of the differences amidst the political landscape in the country, he noted. “We must continue to remember our history in gaining […]
Clinic extension to improve patient flow
KUCHING: The extension works of the Kampung Pinang Jawa Maternity and Child Health Clinic’s ground floor in Gita would help to improve the flow of patients, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Explaining the extension of the ground was suggested by the clinic staff, he said the space at its former site at the library […]
Double efforts, Pemadam committee told
KUCHING: The Drug Prevention Association of Malaysia (Pemadam) Sarawak committee members are urged to double their efforts and comply with the new norms. Its chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has called on members of the local coordination committee to double their efforts in creating public’s awareness of the eradication of substance abuse and its […]
Total compliance with new price
MUKAH: Business outlets here are found totally complying with the new price of three-ply disposable face mask at RM1 per piece as fixed by the government. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) Mukah branch chief Salihin Den, in his response to a query by the media on Tuesday […]
Light at the end of the tunnel soon?
One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life. – Chinese proverb Some non-Sarawakians flying into the state through Miri Airport had opted to take the next available flight out because they refused to undergo the mandatory quarantine as ordered by the State Disaster Management Committee […]
Decrease in HFMD cases
SIBU: The movement control order (MCO) and strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) implemented by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 has also contributed to the reduction of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) here by 55 percent this year. Sibu Division Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun said as of August 9, 568 […]
