Open up more vaccination centres to curb vaccine hesitancy
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) is concerned over the lack of developments in the opening of additional vaccination centres in the state. “While the usage of mega PPVs (vaccination centres) is a strategy that could work in a high-density urban area, it is bound to fail in Sarawak, where the majority of people are living in semi-urban and rural areas,” said association chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng. He said they had received feedback from the people that it would be much more convenient to have their vaccine shots at their local general practitioner (GP) clinics or Klinik Kesihatan that they are already familiar with. “We believe this will remove one of the factors contributing towards vaccine hesitancy in Sarawak. Having a familiar face deliver the vaccine will help make our people more comfortable and have more trust in the vaccination process,” he said today (June 2). He said the feedback from the people also included asking the government to simplify the vaccination registration exercise. “Allow elderly persons to get their vaccination by walking into a vaccination centre to get his or her vaccination,” he urged. Lau said the association had also been made to understand that many people who went for their vaccination shots ended up requiring to have their details in MySejahtera updated, such as their IC number or mobile phone number. He hoped this was not an impediment in the rollout of vaccinations through private health facilities. “If so, we hope the relevant parties can expedite fixing the application and its data to make it work as soon as possible. It is ridiculous that a digital application can magically alter information that is keyed in by the users,” he said. He added that this indicated manual intervention, which would introduce errors into the date. “We have had more than a year to prepare for this, and yet vaccine rollout so far has shown a lack of planning and foresight,” he lamented.
Speed up vaccination process
KUCHING: The authorities need to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination so that herd immunity can be achieved, said Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng. The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) chairman asked about the government plans after the state had achieved herd immunity. “If Covid-19 does not go away, do we need to get another vaccination […]
Sarawak Patriots Association supports MCO
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has welcomed the announcement that the movement control order (MCO) will be imposed in Sarawak from May 29 to June 11. It however raised several questions on the state government’s plan during the 14-day lockdown. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said one of the matters that SPA […]
SPA calls for business promotion and sale guidelines
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) is urging The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to consider implementing guidelines to regulate the sales and promotions of businesses during this crucial time. SPA secretary David Hii Chin Loung said the purpose was to minimise contact with people, at least until the Covid-19 infections were under control. He pointed […]
MCO 3.0 necessary to control outbreak
KUCHING: Given the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, the Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) supports the nationwide movement control order (MCO) 3.0, which is expected to be in effect for four weeks. SPA secretary David Hii Chin Loung was commenting on the announcement of the MCO 3.0 by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin […]
Take precautions against Covid-19
KUCHING: In view of the coming festive seasons, Sarawakians have been urged to take their own precautions against Covid-19. “If we need to move outside the house, please wear a face mask, possibly a N95 mask, maintain physical distancing, measure our body temperature frequently, have good personal hygiene, avoid crowds and congested places,” said Sarawak […]
Keep students busy during school closure
KUCHING: While commending the Sarawak government in announcing the closure of schools in Covid-19 red zones, Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) also urged the Ministry of Education (MOE) to ensure students could continue their studies online. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said it is indeed timely for the state government to make the […]
Stop physical classes for time being
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) believes it is necessary for stringent preventive measures to be implemented immediately to curb the spread of Covid-19 and flatten the curve of the increasing number of cases. Its secretary David Hii Chin Loung said physical classes should be closed for at least two weeks to monitor the current […]
Spike in cases worries association
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) is concerned over the spike in Covid-19 cases from the Bukit Semuja Immigration Depot in Serian. It urges the relevant authority to request all detention centres to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to combat the spread of Covid-19. SPA chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said that it […]
EC’s explanation on implementation delay unacceptable
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) secretary David Hii said the Election Commission’s (EC) explanation on its delay in the implementation of the automatic voter registration (AVR) and the lowering of the voting age to 18, was due the nationwide movement control order (MCO), is unacceptable. “We would like to remind the EC that the historic […]
