Vaccination only way to stop Covid-19 infections
KUCHING: Vaccinating as many people as possible is the only way to control the spread of Covid-19, says Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. “Movement control order (MCO) or conditional movement control order (CMCO) will not cut the chain of spread. Vaccines will,” the Deputy Chief Minister said on Monday (June 28). He said the […]
Public reminded to stop open burning
KUCHING: While the risk of bushfires is always present, especially during the dry season, it can be avoided and controlled via enforcement by the authorities and, most importantly, the awareness and self-compliance of the public to not carry out open burning. In saying this, Sarawak Department of Environment (DoE) director Hamzah Mohamad advised the public […]
Firemen stop bushfire from spreading
MIRI: Eight firemen from Miri Central fire station, successfully put out a bushfire near a Christian cemetery along the Miri-Bintulu Road yesterday’s morning (19 April). The bushfire also happened near the Battalion 12th General Operations Force (PGA) Miri camp. “It was a small bushfire and our men successfully contained it from spreading further,” said Zone […]
Stop spreading fake news
KUCHING: Members of the public are advised to stop spreading fake or unverified news on social media platforms. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday warned those doing so would end up being fined, jailed or both. “The police and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will not hesitate to act against those […]
‘It’s fake news’
KUCHING: A message circulating around claiming that Sarikei MP Wong Ling Biu has passed away is not true. Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said people should not spread unverified news that may cause any panic. “It is also important for us to show some respect to his family members during this tough time,” he said […]
