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Sabahans need to understand reasons behind travel restrictions

KOTA KINABALU: People in Sabah need to understand that the travel restrictions imposed by the government seek to curb and break the Covid-19 chain even though the restrictions are enforced ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said this was the second year in a row that the festivity was […]

Celebrators hope to be allowed to travel for Raya

BETONG: The warmth and joy of Hari Raya Aidilfitri is being felt even despite the hardship of fasting and although once again the celebration may be different from before the pandemic hit the world in March last year. Currently, according to Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the government is updating and improving […]

Sarikei, Betong no longer in same zone

BETONG: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedure (SOP), which was updated on Monday (April 26), clarifies that Sarikei Division and Betong Division are no longer in the same zone. Previously, Sarikei and Betong were under Sarikei Zone. Following the changes, effective from Monday until May 10, any movement between the two is […]

Projects affected by CMCO

KUCHING: Inter-zone travel restrictions during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) affect Minor Rural Projects (MRPs) and Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs), said Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He said business and construction activities in his constituency were also affected. “My constituency covers two districts which are Marudi District and Beluru […]

Saudi Arabia to lift travel restrictions from March 31

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced on Friday the lifting of travel restrictions from March 31, Xinhua news agency reported according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Interior Ministry also highlighted the decision includes fully lifting of the ban on all international flights and the reopening of all lands and sea ports. Following that, Saudi Arabia […]

Pandemic social bubble: pros and cons

Covid-19: Fact vs Myths When Syazwanie’s father texted, asking her if there was any possibility for Sarawak to have a relaxed travel restriction for non-Sarawakians soon, she was worried. She worried because she felt this wasn’t the right time for her 60-year-old father — who is stuck in Kota Kinabalu since last Sept — to […]

229 ordered to turn back

KUCHING: Police have ordered 229 motorists to turn back for not having valid travel documents to exit and enter Kuching district. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this makes the tally of vehicles ordered to turn back since Nov 9, at 420 vehicles. “On Thursday, 8,039 vehicles were inspected in 10 roadblocks set up […]

Call for inter-division travel restrictions

SIBU: It is necessary for the state government to re-implement inter-division movement or travel restrictions. Residents here urged this to be done as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) central youth chief Michael Tiang said the local people are worried sick that Sibu might be affected by […]

Avoid travelling out of Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is advising the public against travelling out of Sarawak this month. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas explained that the advisory was given based on the information of cases announced 14 days ago. He noted that of 40 cases reported, seven cases (17.5 percent) were Import A, […]

Sarawak to follow federal decision

ENTRY RESTRICTION BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak will follow the federal government’s decision in barring long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from entering Malaysia, with this new restriction starting on September 7. “We are part of Malaysia, so we are going to follow,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk […]