No to tiered compounds
KUCHING: The sole purpose of a fine is to deter, so the amount needs to be high enough to prevent an offence, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan. In view of this, she disagreed with Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii in proposing a tiered compound system to punish people […]
17 compounded for SOP violation
KUCHING: Seventeen individuals were issued with a RM1,000 compound each for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Monday (Aug 10). District police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said during the first inspection in BDC market, the patrol team spotted four men who were not wearing any face mask. “Whereas for […]
Areas where using face masks is a must
KUALA LUMPUR: Public places where the use of face masks is compulsory are as follow: mosque, surau and houses of worship social events public transport including school bus and van hospitals and clinics market and farmers’ markets cinemas retail premises (shopping malls, supermarket, sundry shops, – petrol stations) restaurants workshops barbershops and beauty salons family […]
Cloth face masks inferior in efficacy
KUCHING: Face masks made out of cloth are far inferior in efficacy compared to three-ply face masks and N95 masks, said medical practitioner Dr William Voon. However, he said that cloth face masks did have beneficial effects in preventing infection and shedding of viruses. “Of the more commonly used masks, the three-layer mask is best,” […]
Nine compounds issued to individuals for flouting SOP
KUCHING: Police have issued nine compounds to individuals for not wearing face masks in public places. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said, police would continue to enforce standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance, including the use of face masks in public places. “Limbang recorded the most compounds issued with three, followed by […]
Masks not mandatory if distancing is practised
KUCHING: The usage of face masks is not mandatory in places where physical distancing can be practised, said Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Dennis Leong. According to him, crowded areas are defined as places where physical distancing could not be practised. “When you go into a convenient store and it is not crowded […]
Follow SOP, wear face mask
SIBU: Members of the public, especially those in Selangau, are advised to follow strictly the standard operating procedure (SOP), including the mandatory use of face mask in crowded area. It was responsibility of everyone to prevent further spread of Covid -19, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira. He said the government has made it compulsory, effective […]
‘Faceless’ city
KUCHING: Not a bare face was seen among people strolling in the city today as Kuching celebrated the 32nd anniversary of its elevation to a city. It was apparent that everyone took the government’s rule on seriously in regards to the mandatory use of face masks in public or crowded places, which came into effect […]
Mandatory face mask use: Public generally compliant, self-disciplined
KUALA LUMPUR: The public has generally complied with the government’s directive to wear face masks in crowded public places effective today to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bernama’s observation around the capital today found that people seem to have taken the matter seriously, especially in crowded public places, by using their face […]
How do we mask Sarawak?
We don’t know for sure, but they could help and they can’t hurt. – Dr. Linsey Marr, American scientist As Malaysia prepares to implement the compulsory “mask up” order on Aug 1, Sarawak will be burdened with a multitude of issues. If it is easy to monitor the crowded places in the Peninsular, how would […]
