Stopped right on their tracks!
MUKAH: Seven individuals were caught red-handed for standard operating procedure (SOP) violation when attempting to travel across districts, here yesterday (June 1). Mukah police chief Deputy Superintendent Muhamad Rizal Alias said today (June 2) the compound was issued between 7am and 3pm at a roadblock in Kampung Jebungan, here. He said the offenders were compounded for having more than the designated amount of passengers in a vehicle as well as failure to provide inter-district travel permits issued by the police. “Six compounds were issued for carrying passengers in excess of the set limit of two persons in a vehicle. “One compound was issued for failure to provide travel permits from the police for inter-district movement,” he said, adding that all offences were under Regulation 17 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas)(No.2) 2021. Muhamad Rizal said stricter enforcement will be implemented, including issuing compounds to individuals flouting the SOPs throughout the duration of the movement control order (MCO). He also reminded the people to first obtain their inter-district travel permit from the police before attempting to cross districts.
Two slapped with compounds in Sibu
SIBU: A retiree and a food stall operator were slapped with fines totalling RM3,500 for not wearing face masks on Friday. An integrated standard operating procedure (SOP) monitoring team caught the individuals committing the offence at separate locations. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit stated that the retiree, 68, was caught inside An-Nur Mosque, […]
Police open IP on viral brawl at supermarket
MIRI: Police have confirmed that a viral video of a security guard and a man involved in a brawl in front of a supermarket at Tudan, was due to the man not complying with the standard operating procedure (SOP) – wearing a face mask when entering a premises. The May 24 incident was recorded by […]
MP warns irresponsible companies
BINTULU: Companies in the district that refuse to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cause workplace outbreaks should bear the costs of swab tests and quarantine costs for their employees. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, in saying this, said that he would advise the Bintulu Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) to consider […]
Halt dine-in vehicle service or be compounded
KUCHING: Eateries that provide dine in vehicle services with in-house utensils are advised to discontinue doing so as it is against the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Eateries that continue to provide such services will be compounded for violating the regulations under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said serving […]
No abuse of power, actions
KUCHING: Police have clarified and denied any abuse of power as alleged by Senator Alan Ling last Saturday (May 22), following the issuing of RM6,500 compounds to two stall operators in Miri for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail explained that the action taken was based on the Prevention […]
Seven fined for flouting SOPs in longhouse
BINTULU: There is no sparing of longhouse dwellers pertaining to being compounded for acting against restricted guidelines. On Thursday seven people were each issued compound for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) by gathering and drinking alcohol in a community dwelling premises. District police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the […]
Jalan Lilin Cluster under probe to determine violation of SOPs
MIRI: The Miri Health Department is investigating the Jalan Lilin Cluster sparked by a birthday celebration to determine if there is violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Minister in charge of Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) Datuk Lee Kim Shin reiterated that social gatherings were not allowed as clearly spelt out by the SOPs. […]
51 compounds issued over CMCO SOPs breach
KUCHING: Police have issued 51 compounds to individuals for failing to comply with conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Monday (May 10). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching recorded the most with 38 issued, followed by Serian (six), Bau (three), Dalat (two) and Bintulu (two). “The violations include failing […]
71 slapped compounds for SOPs violation at live band performance
KUCHING: The authorities issued compounds to 71 persons for failing to practise physical distancing during a live band performance here on Sunday (May 9). They were among 96 individuals compounded for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Kuching recorded the highest compounds with 83, followed by seven in […]
