Markets allowed to operate in SOP update
KUCHING: Public markets, wet markets, wholesale markets, farmers markets and jungle produce markets (pasar tamu) are now allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO). Markets under the supervision of local government authorities (PBT) or Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) are limited to selling of fresh products and daily food supplies only. As per […]
Eateries, other food businesses can operate but only for takeaways
KUCHING: More food and beverage (F&B) businesses in Sarawak will be allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO). This is among the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) announced last night (May 31) by the Sarawak National Security Council (NSC). Among the permitted food businesses are food trucks, pawn shop, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, […]
Groups of more than two persons each banned in public
KUCHING: Take note! If you are in a group of more than two individuals, you are prohibited from gathering in public areas without a reasonable excuse during the extended movement control order (MCO) period which runs until June 14. This is among the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) released by the National Security Council (NSC) […]
Updated SOPs for CMCO
KUCHING: The National Security Council (MKN) has released updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the conditional movement control order (CMCO), including specific control measures for zones with red status. These SOPs will be effective until 11.59pm on April 26. In red zones, massage, spa, and reflexology services are not permitted, as well as the operation […]
More SOPs in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri soon
KUCHING: Additional standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be implemented here, in Sibu, Bintulu and Miri divisions from today onwards, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman said that the committee had agreed to the new conditions which were recommended by its divisional disaster management committees (DDMCs) in Kuching, Betong, […]
Update SOPs regularly
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has reminded the community to continue to continue observing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the fight against Covid-19. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said it is still a concern that as of March 13, 50 people in Sarawak were issued with the maximum RM10,000 compound notice […]
Review lock-up SOPs, cops told
BY CRYSTAL WONG MIRI: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has called for a serious review of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in police stations and lock-ups. The society also appealed to the higher authorities to ensure that personnel manning police lock-ups should be well-versed with the laws provided for, especially when it involves […]
CMCO in Kuching from Nov 9 to 22
KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) will be imposed again in this district from Nov 9 to 22 as it is still a red zone. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the decision was made in view of a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the […]
Ensure SOPs in place first
STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be well-implemented in order for the state election to run smoothly. Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) chief executive Datuk Aloysius Dris said this is imperative for Sarawak’s unity as without a strong government, the state would not be able to progress and development will be slowed down. “In […]
SOPs on entry from Sabah, Labuan updated
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced an update to its existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for entrance from Sabah and Labuan to Sarawak. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Sarawakians, permanent resident pass holders, and state visa pass holders who presented negative rT-PCR Covid-19 test results done within three days […]
