Masing calls for tighter border control
KUCHING: Sarawak will increase the security of its borders to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 variants into the state. This was said by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing who said that hundreds of jalan tikus (rat trails) were used by illegal immigrants who were deported to come […]
Tighter enforcement on CMCO beginning Tuesday
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to tighten the guideline of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). The CMCO guideline, according to SDMC in a statement, will be enforced on Tuesday (May 25) at 12.01 am until June 7 at 11.59 pm. Information of the amendment of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) […]
Local councils doing their best on enforcement of SOPs
KUCHING: Local councils are doing their best to enforce and monitor Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance at markets, especially in light of the recent increase in cases here. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS stringently monitored markets and roadside stalls under its jurisdiction. “So far so good, but some […]
Tighter enforcement of SOPs from Tuesday
KUCHING: Sarawak police will tighten the enforcement of the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) with the help of the neighbourhood watch committees and voluntary patrol schemes effective Tuesday. State Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail revealed that the police would also be asking help from the National Unity Department to activate the committees and schemes. “We […]
Tighter enforcement at sea recommended after CMCO
KUCHING: The ongoing conditional movement control order (CMCO) here seems to have discouraged foreign fishermen from encroaching into the state’s waters, said Sarawak Fishermen’s Association (Penesa) chairman Jam Hajimi. However, it would be much better if the authorities could patrol the coastline more often once the CMCO has been lifted, he said. “Currently, our marine […]
