Spa, wellness, reflexology centres can open Dec 7

wellness

KUCHING: Spa, wellness and reflexology centres are allowed to operate tomorrow (Dec 7) with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).   The decision for these centres to reopen was made by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on Sunday (Dec 6). Spa, wellness and reflexology centres which have complied with the SOPs are allowed to operate from 10am […]

Sarawak police to tighten SOP

KUCHING: Following the increase of Covid-19 cases in the state, Sarawak police are given instructions to tighten the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. Sarawak Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Dev Kumar M. M. Sree explained that there are some who are not complying with the SOPs despite the […]

Govt may consider limitations

SIBU: Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee did not rule out the possibility that the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration this year may be held in strict compliance of the standard operating procedures (SOPs). He said this would happen provided the number of Covid-19 cases in the state continues to show an increase. […]

Students back to school

Students back to school  KUALA LUMPUR: After almost four months of absence, students in Forms One to Four, and pupils in Years Five and Six as well as remove classes return to school today. After the movement control order (MCO) was enforced in March this year to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, all […]

Quiet marketplace an unusual sight

BAU: The border village of Serikin which is normally bustling on weekends was quiet today as no Indonesian traders were allowed to trade there yet due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Located 65km from Kuching, it is a marketplace where those trading there are mostly Indonesians selling their handicrafts, cloths, toys, carpets, jungle produce and many […]

Police: Schools observe strict SOP compliance

KUCHING: Police have observed that all secondary schools here complied with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Ministry of Education (MoE), when schools reopened nationwide on Wednesday (June 24). Kuching acting OCPD Supt Merbin Lisa said police monitored the situation starting from 6.45am as Form Five and Form Six students began returning. “Overall, […]

Non-Muslim marriage ceremonies now allowed, with strict SOPs

KUALA LUMPUR: Marriage solemnisation ceremonies for non-Muslims are now allowed but all set standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be strictly followed, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said non-Muslim solemnisation ceremonies will be allowed at non-Muslim places of worship and religious association premises that involve a marriage registrar appointed under […]

Finally, work out!

KUCHING: Gym enthusiasts can start going to their favourite gymnasium and start working out again effective June 17. However, the gyms, be it private or public, will resume operation subject to the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the government. The number of people allowed in the gym depends on the size of the gym. […]

Strict SOPs for bus passengers

KUCHING: The Kuching Sentral bus terminal is strictly adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities in facilitating bus services to travellers amidst the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Kuching Sentral enforcement chief Gerry Saet said, the SOPs are a major part of its operation and have to be adhered to by […]