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Authorities still in discussion on tightening of SOPs in Bintulu

KUCHING: On whether Bintulu will tighten the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in response to the recent uptick of Covid-19 cases there, the authorities are still discussing the prevention measures and swab test procedures, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “Regarding Bintulu’s sudden increase of 34 confirmed Covid-19 cases on Aug 11, we have […]

Divisional Health Office conducts ACD in Miri

MIRI: The Miri Division Health Office has taken 6,878 swabs, including those from private medical centres throughout this week, revealed Minister in charge of the Divisional Disaster Management Committee Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Saturday (May 15). He added that health teams have been actively carrying out close contact tracings and active case detection (ACD) […]

Thumbs-up to tighter SOPs

MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin’s call for tighter standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curtail the spread of Covid-19 is lauded by members of the public here. Lee made the call to Miri City Council (MCC) after visiting several markets and eateries to check on the SOP compliance on Tuesday. Those interviewed all agreed […]

Council told to tighten SOPs

MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has been told to tighten the standard operating procedures (SOPs), especially in public areas such as in open markets and food stalls. Lee, who is Transport Minister and minister in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management Committee, issued the order after visiting several markets and eateries in  the city today. “Strengthen the […]

Ferry point SOPs to be enhanced, tightened

KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the 12 ferry points in the state will be enhanced and tightened to ensure the safety of users. Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it has been decided that with immediate effect an officer from the Public Works Department (PWD) will be stationed at […]

Ensure SOP, smoking ban adhered to

MIRI: Owners of coffee shops and eateries in Miri have been urged to ensure that the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) and the smoking ban are properly enforced at their premises. The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) led by minister-in-charge Datuk Lee Kim Shin held a dialogue session with the Miri Coffee Shop Owners […]

Miri to tighten SOPs

MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DMC) has tightened up standard operating procedures (SOPs) for coffee shops in this division in an effort to turn Miri back into a green zone. This was revealed by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Thursday after he chaired a dialogue session with the committee members of […]