No changes on SOP for private vehicle during RMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The standard operating procedure (SOP) on the number of passengers allowed to travel in a private vehicle during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) remains at four people, or based on the capacity of the vehicle concerned, and all of them are from the same house and family. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk […]
Foreign workers might get tested for Covid-19
KUCHING: Sarawak is currently considering screening foreign workers for Covid-19. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said so far, there was no condition that foreign workers at construction sites or plantations must be tested because private testing was very limited. “However, we are studying the matter. For instance in Kuala […]
Must have MySejahtera, Covid Trace, Qmunity app
KUCHING: All Malaysians from Malaya, Sabah and Labuan entering Sarawak do not have to apply for approval from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) or take the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for Covid-19 three days before travelling to the state. “But they must comply with the new SOP which makes it compulsory to download […]
State will implement RMCO
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has agreed to implement the recovery movement control order (RMCO) but will first study and further enhance the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to suit the local conditions. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said public assemblies were now allowed effective June 10. “Not more than 100 […]
Parents can apply for RM180 subsidy
KUCHING: Parents who send their children to taska and nurseries registered under the Sarawak Social Welfare Department can apply for a subsidy of RM180 from the department. In announcing this, Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the subsidy was implemented under the previous Barisan Nasional government. “This […]
State to act accordingly on RMCO: Talib
KUCHING: The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) does not apply to Sarawak as the state has its own ordinance. Senior Minister and Minister of Defence Ismail Sabri last Monday clarified that the Act applied to all states except Sarawak. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Talib […]
Malaysia Airports assures travellers of readiness for RMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has assured travellers that all its airports are safe and well-prepared for the recovery movement control order (RMCO) which sets the stage for the reopening of domestic tourism, as well as flights. Group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh said the much-improved situation in the country […]
S’wak finalising SOPs for tadika
KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry is finalising its standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the resumption of tadika (kindergartens and pre-schools) in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the ministry was waiting for the announcement of the SOPs for tadika resumption from the federal government. She said it […]
Police to focus SOP compliance at business premises, public areas
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will focus on compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) at business premises and public areas in line with the enforcement of the recovery movement control order (RMCO) which begins June 10. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at the same time (June 10) the PDRM […]
Surau at R&R, shopping complexes to reopen June 10
PUTRAJAYA: The government today decided to allow surau facility in shopping complexes and at rest and service (R&R) areas to reopen beginning tomorrow, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said reopening was subject to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and those wanting to perform prayers at these places must practice […]
