People slowly returning to shop at major malls
MIRI: Many local shoppers have started to fill some major malls here following some relaxation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Since the middle of May, many businesses including shopping malls here have reopened but with strict standard operating procedures (SOP) as precautions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Observations made on Friday found […]
We will adhere to SOP, assures Wee
KUCHING: Chinese independent schools here will follow the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) standard operating procedure (SOP) on schools reopening to ensure the safety of its staff and students. Board of Management Committee for Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No.1, 3 and 4 chairmen Datuk Richard Wee said the schools had received the SOP yesterday […]
Advice students on SOPs when schools reopen
KUCHING: Schools in the state are advised to give briefings to their students on the standard operating procedure (SOP) that they need to adhere to when they reopen. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was to ensure that students could adapt to the new practices in […]
RM35b more to stimulate economy
PUTRAJAYA: In the face of the economic challenges following the global Covid-19 pandemic, the government on Friday unveiled the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) to empower the people and stimulate the economy. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin when announcing the short-term plan themed “Building the Economy Together” said that it was also aimed to […]
Strict measures before reopening
KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah assured that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and precautionary measures would be taken by taska (nurseries) before their resumption on June 9. She hoped that this would allay the concerns of parents. “We have tried our best to ensure that these taska […]
Grants approved for tadika, taska
KUCHING: The two additional approved uses for special annual grant (GTK) allocations is an effort by the state government to reduce the burden of early childhood education institutions (IPAKKs) and also assist them in preparing to resume operations. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the two additional […]
Ministry to refine SOP for tadika reopening
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) is fine-tuning the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the resumption of tadika (kindergartens). KWKPK Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that although taska (nurseries) had been allowed to resume operations starting June 9, tadika still could not be reopened just yet. “Due […]
Schools ready to be disinfected for reopening
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is always on standby to do disinfection works, including at schools. State Bomba director Khirudin Drahman said Bomba would also give priority to schools, despite the limited number of students allowed as per standard operating procedure (SOP). “We will make sure that the areas are completely safe for […]
A haircut, at last!
Barbershops, hair saloons to open Tuesday KUCHING: Barbershops and hair saloons are finally allowed to resume operation effective next Tuesday (June 9). However, Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed that the operation shall focus strictly on hair-cutting activities only. “No facial and other services are allowed,” he said during […]
Saberkas weekend market to reopen, says Miri mayor
MIRI: The Saberkas weekend market here will be allowed to operate this weekend, subject to strict standard operating procedures (SOP), says Mayor Adam Yii. The decision was made after a lengthy discussion with the traders. “Miri City Council (MCC) will make the arrangements before they (traders) are allowed to reopen the Saberkas weekend market,” he […]
