Postpone Raya visits, public urged
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to postpone the tradition of house-to-house visits during the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the practice of social distancing and movement restriction had become the new normal following Covid-19 outbreak […]
Celebrate within your home
KUCHING: The Dayak community should confine their Gawai celebrations this year to their own household and ‘bilik’ (rooms), especially in the longhouses. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said lifestyle in the longhouses are very close-knit hence social distancing including good hygiene must really be practised. “The closely knitted lifestyle […]
The MCO: A Blessing in Disguise
The movement control order (MCO) is a cordon sanitaire implemented as a preventive measure by the federal government of Malaysia in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. With ample time on their hands, many Malaysians have taken the initiative to try new things and unearth their hidden talents. So much time in hand The movement control […]
Hari Raya visits not allowed
KUALA LUMPUR: The difficulty in ensuring compliance with the Health Ministry’s standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 is the reason why Aidilfitri travel and visits are not allowed, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. While admitting that this restriction was difficult for the people especially those celebrating […]
The new morn; the new norm
BY MARIETTE TUNN In the first week of March there was a lot more attention given to a local drama than the coronavirus. When the drama ended that week, all of a sudden on the Friday afternoon, toilet tissues started rolling off the shelves, and triggered an avalanche of all makes of tissue paper, hand […]
Grandma’s MCO tales
KUCHING: Most parents are stuck at home during the movement control order (MCO) period. Apart from having plenty of time with their children and grandchildren, it is also a golden time for parents and grandparents to assist the children with their school works. What do grandmothers do at home during the MCO and Covid-19 pandemic? […]
Social media food trends: MCO’s stress relief
The movement control order (MCO) was imposed so everyone would stay at home, be safe during this period and prevent the Covid-19 cases from rising. From another perspective, with all the space and time at home, some even discovered new hobbies and talents, such as cooking and baking. Trending recipes for you to try at […]
A fontliner’s appeal
KUCHING: Even as the nation enters its third phase of the movement control order (MCO) in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, a small number of people continue to flout the decree. Everyday dozens of people are arrested for violating the decree and face charges under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the […]
Blowing MCO blues with traditional music
KUALA NERANG: A family in Jalan Batu 18, here, makes the best use of its time during the movement control order (MCO) by practising traditional musical instruments that have been passed down for generations. Mohd Nazri Hamid, 45, said every day since the MCO came into force on March 18, he has been training his […]
Can’t jog? Zumba will do
MUKAH: The movement control order (MCO) has not hindered a housewife, Jacqueline Druis, 52, from pursuing her passion in sports. Due to the ongoing movement control order (MCO), she can’t go go jogging, but Zumba is fine for her as it can easily be done indoors. In the morning she does household chores including buying […]
