Gawai celebrators advised not to go home
BINTULU: Those wanting to return to their villages or longhouses for Gawai Dayak are advised not to do so as Covid-19 cases still soaring in Sarawak. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has urged the Dayak community, especially those living in the city, to postpone their plans to return to their villages or longhouses […]
We need to prepare for the worst
KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah urged the public to prepare for the worst in facing the current Covid-19 wave following an exponential trend indicated by the Covid-19 graph in this country. “The rise in cases started from April 1 and could trigger a vertical surge. We need to prepare for […]
Residents reminded against mass movements
MIRI: Residents have been reminded to reduce mass movement and stay at home following the rising number of Covid-19 positive cases lately. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin reiterated that during this Hari Raya celebration, inter-district travels were not allowed, except for those with emergency reasons and essential services. “Please stay put at your respective […]
Stay at home if SOPs hard to adhere to
KUCHING: Individuals who find it hard to comply with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) are urged to stay at home to lower the risk of infection. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said every Sarawakian has a role to play in curbing the spread of Covid-19 infection. “If you go out in […]
Best CNY ang pow is to stay at home
KUCHING: The best ang pow for Sarawakians this coming Chinese New Year is to stay at home, said Minister Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Together with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng and councillors, Dr Sim recently lit up Chinese New Year lights at MBKS markets […]
Sibu folk told to stay at home
KUCHING: Residents in Sibu are urged to stay put to minimise the spread of Covid-19 throughout the district. Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew said the number of cases recorded for Sibu remains high and the trend suggests that more infections are occurring outside the Pasai Cluster. “The number of cases in Sibu is still high. […]
Villagers urged to comply with EMCO, law
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has urged the residents of Kampung Haji Baki here, where the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) is being enforced, to be disciplined and comply with the law. In response to a teenager who was issued a RM1,000 compound in an attempt to sneak out of the village last […]
Stay at home as much as possible
SIBU: The local people are reminded to stay at home if there is no pressing need to go out. Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said although this town is currently a Covid-19 green zone, it does not guarantee 100 percent security against the dreaded virus. “When going out, please adhere to […]
Stay safe at home this Gawai
KUCHING: The Dayak community is reminded to stay safe at home and not to hold open house or go out visiting during Gawai festival on June 1 in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said ‘anang kin kiti, diau jenuh di rumah’ (don’t […]
Social distancing and physical distancing
Social distancing is staying away from people not from your purpose. ― Amit Kalantri, author Long before Covid-19 outbreak, I have been practising physical distancing by giving a wide berth to places and people who are likely to emit foul smells. Trapped in a lift, I would hold my breath when I detected body odour […]
