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 […]
Fines for vehicles on the streets after 8pm?
BINTULU: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for Covid-19 prevention in Bintulu can be further enhanced by issuing fines on vehicles found on the streets after 8pm. Bintulu MP Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing said he had recommended to the Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) to review and tighten several SOP from tomorrow (25 April) onwards. […]
Many Covid-19 patients sleeping on floor
SIBU: Sibu Hospital is currently congested due to the large number of Covid-19 patients being treated. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh revealed this to warn members of the public here who still refused to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) […]
Pantries in government offices ordered closed
SIBU: All small rooms or ‘pantries’ in government departments and agencies here are ordered to close following the enforcement of stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in the district. The Coordinator of Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee Dr Annuar Rapaee said this at a press conference today (Apr 22). […]
Town centre deserted as residents observe strict SOPs
SIBU: The town centre and its nearby areas appear deserted following the implementation of conditional movement control order (CMCO) here which took effect on Wednesday night until April 26. A random survey carried out in the city centre this morning noticed very few people and only several vehicles on the road while, most if not […]
3,297 compounds issued from Jan 19 to Apr 20
KUCHING: Enforcement authorities have issued 3,297 compounds to errant premises over the failure to comply with Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines during the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said the compounds were issued between Jan 19 and April 20. He added that most of the compounds involved premises […]
Updated SOPs for CMCO
KUCHING: The National Security Council (MKN) has released updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the conditional movement control order (CMCO), including specific control measures for zones with red status. These SOPs will be effective until 11.59pm on April 26. In red zones, massage, spa, and reflexology services are not permitted, as well as the operation […]
Essential services providers don’t need police permits
SIBU: People in this division who work in the essential services sector do not have to apply for police permits if they go to work in their respective districts or zones only. Essential service providers, who are allowed to operate at 50 percent of their usual capacity, also do not require police permits within the […]
Sports, leisure acts disallowed under CMCO
SIBU: Due to the conditional movement control order (CMCO) which will start at midnight tomorrow, all sports and leisure activities including entertainments are not allowed. Today, Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh reminded the public here not to jog or walk in public parks in areas under the SMC jurisdiction. He admitted […]
National Security Council releases updated SOPs for red zones
KUCHING: Under the latest conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs), spa, reflexology, and massage centres in Covid-19 red zones in the state will not be allowed to operate until April 26. In the National Security Council (MKN) updated SOPs released on Tuesday (April 20), it stated that gyms are also not allowed […]