‘NO’ to strict SOPs for rural folk
KUCHING: Sarawak can achieve the target of 70 percent voter turnout in the upcoming 12th state election if the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in rural areas are not too restrictive. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the rural areas (in Sarawak) should have relaxed SOPs […]
People want economy reopened with strict SOPs
By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri KUCHING: The public generally agree that all sectors of the economy, which have been temporarily shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, should be allowed to reopen soon. They reason that this would save the livelihood of the people, but they also insist that strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be […]
MCO for southern Sarawak until Sept 19
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has extended the period of the existing movement control order (MCO) affecting the southern zone until at 11.59pm on Sept 19. The committee in a statement today (Sept 3) said this decision covers the districts of Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Asajaya, Simunjan, Serian, and Tebedu. “Among the SOPs […]
Ajahar is new Mukah IPD Surau Darul Husna chairman
MUKAH: Sergeant Major Ajahar Bakar is the new Mukah District Police Headquarters (IPD) Surau Darul Husna chairman. He succeeded Insp Mohamad Haslee Shafiee. A simple handing over of duty ceremony was held at Mukah IPD here recently. Present to witness the event was Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias. Meanwhile, Haslee was given the honour […]
Lift strict SOPs on Miri
MIRI: Miri City mayor Adam Yii has appealed to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to consider lifting the strict rule imposed for the city. This is considering that the city has recorded single-digit Covid-19 cases daily for the past four weeks and has achieved herd immunity. Yii expressed his understanding and agreement towards SDMC’s […]
Driving schools allowed to reopen but with strict SOP
KUCHING: The reopening of driving school in the state has been approved with compliance to the new specific standard operating procedure (SOP) under Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). This was disclosed by Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin who stated that approval was given by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in […]
Opening of tourism sector lauded
KUCHING: The proposal by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to ease travel restrictions for those who have completed both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is a welcome move. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he is all for the opening up of the tourism industry and giving some freedom […]
National Recovery Plan capable of bringing life back to normal
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today unveiled the National Recovery Plan which is believed capable of bringing life back to normal by the end of this year, including reconvening parliament in September or October. He said the plan, which is a strategy to transition out of the Covid-19 crisis, covers four phases […]
Prepare for stricter SOPs, SMEs told
KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as micro businesses to prepare to operate under a stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) should the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that business owners […]
Kindies, childcare centres can operate from May 17
KUCHING: All taska (childcare centres) and tadika (kindergartens) statewide will be allowed to operate effective May 17. However, operators must make sure that there is strict SOP compliance during and after operations. Following the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on May 10 that childcare centres and kindergartens are allowed to operate during […]
