Better late than never
COMPULSORY USE OF FACE MASKS SIBU: The compulsory use of face masks in public places from August 1 should be given full support by all Malaysians for their common good. Chairman of Sibu Benevolent Society Robert Chew said the wearing of face masks should have been made compulsory right from the beginning of the Covid-19 […]
Not a problem for S’wakians
PADAWAN: Wearing face masks in public places would not be a problem because Sarawakians are disciplined and they know the importance of wearing it during this Covid-19 pandemic. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang was commenting on the compulsory use of face masks in crowded public areas and public transport starting August 1 […]
Ensure ample supply of face masks: Rep
MIRI: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting has lauded the federal government’s move for mandatory use of face masks in public areas from August 1. He however urged the authorities to ensure sufficient supply of the face masks. “Recently, the federal government has made it mandatory for people to wear face […]
Mandatory use of face masks Aug 1
KUCHING: The use of face masks will be compulsory in public areas, public transport, shopping malls, markets, eateries, and shops effective August 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had also decided that in view of the increasing positive Covid-19 cases in Kuching and Samarahan, movement […]
Wear masks in crowded places: Uggah
KUCHING: Although the wearing face masks has not been made compulsory, Sarawakians have been advised to always use them whenever they are in crowded areas. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas it was necessary to wear face masks especially in public areas such as shopping malls, markets, eateries and grocery shops. […]
Mandatory face mask in public places?
KUCHING: It would be a welcome move if the government makes it mandatory to wear face masks in public places, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said if this new rule was enforced, local authorities would be able to catch and fine individuals going against it. Earlier, Prime Minister Tan […]
‘Encourage wearing of masks among children’
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) would like parents/guardians to encourage their children/charges to wear face masks in schools. KGBS president Ahmad Malie said although the government had not made wearing of face masks compulsory, it was not prohibited either. “KGBS welcomed the government’s decision to not make it an obligation for students to wear […]
Some want wearing of face masks a must
KUCHING: Although the wearing of face masks is not compulsory for students in schools, there is no harm in making it so instead of optional. A housewife, Nor Azizah Abdullah, 30, believes that wearing face masks is very important to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 and other diseases. “We do not know the health condition […]
Churches ready to comply
KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) will cooperate with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) if church activities need to be suspended again because of the spike in Covid-19 cases. Chairman of ACS Archbishop Simon Poh told New Sarawak Tribune this when asked on Sunday whether Christian churches in the city would be […]
