Motorists reminded to drive safely during CNY period  

MUKAH:  Road users, especially those returning home in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, are advised to drive responsibly so that they arrive at their destinations safely. Mukah Divison Resident Hamdiah Bakir said during festive season the roads would be busier than usual and road users are, therefore, reminded to take care […]

Stay safe, follow the SOPs

KUCHING: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep yesterday (Oct 11) advised everyone to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to keep not only themselves but also others, particularly their family members, healthy. He was commenting on the resumption of interstate travel effective yesterday.   Earlier, in line with the federal […]

Staying safe this Gawai amid pandemic top priority

KUCHING: The Dayak community has been urged to play their role in the coming Gawai celebration by strictly adhering to all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the Gawai SOPs were introduced to reduce the number of Covid-19 positive cases. “I […]

Rep advises constituents to stay safe

MUKAH: Jemoreng assemblyman, Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya reminds his constituents against endangering themselves and others during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Have pity on families in the village, do not be selfish by endangering yourself and others, and learn from mistakes elsewhere,” he said. He directed this advice to residents who insisted on returning to their hometowns […]

Sibu’s pandemic situation shows no signs of abating

SIBU: The Covid-19 situation here is showing no signs of abating, with 94 cases reported yesterday. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting posted on social media that 88 of the cases were related to the Pasai Cluster. He added that authorities were currently focusing on the locations visited by the cases. “I’m sure that […]

Let’s have a safe CNY

BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Chinese all over the world are set to welcome the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Metal Ox, on Feb 12. The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year will be different due to the increasing Covid-19 cases. Many families will be celebrating […]

Just stay at home!

I appeal to all of you. Please, stay put where you are. Those in Kuala Lumpur, stay in Kuala Lumpur. Those in Johor Baru should stay put in Johor Baru. Those who made plans to go back to your kampung, please cancel it. It is just for two weeks. – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin […]

HOME IS WHERE HEALTH IS

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has pleaded with everyone to stay put at home and not go out unless it is really necessary for the duration of the movement control order (MCO). In this photo posted on Sarawak Public Communications Unit’s (Ukas) Facebook page, Abang Johari holds out a ‘Duduk Rumah, Jangan […]

Public urged to stay safe this holiday season

KUCHING: Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak urged the public to be careful and comply with traffic rules when driving to their destinations throughout this holiday period. State Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar M M Sree said those who are heading back to their hometown for the holidays should be extra careful because of the […]