SDMC to continue with TEMCO operations
KUCHING: Simply implementing the movement control order (MCO) in Sarawak will burden many industries and destroy the livelihoods of many, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that, however, drastic measures still had to be taken to cut the chain of infection. “This is because our limited healthcare resources and […]
Earlier curfew may be imposed on Bintulu
KUCHING: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) will consider moving forward the curfew time in town from 8 pm to 6 pm. An alternative is to re-implement the movement control order (MCO) if members of the public continue to defy the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs). Bintulu MP Datuk […]
Residents welcome special movement restrictions
SIBU: Residents in Zone one to Zone seven welcomes the special movement restrictions announced by the Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) last Wednesday. The special restrictions under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is implemented from Apr 16 to Apr 26. Most residents interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune described it as the best measure […]
Smooth implementation of additional SOPs despite earlier confusion
SIBU: The first day of the implementation of the additional standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) caused some confusion among the business community here. This was said by Sibu Coffee Shop and Restaurant Owners Association chairman Tong Ing Kok when contacted by reporters today. “However, the matter was quickly resolved […]
Grocery shops, food premises can open till midnight
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that only business premises which sell groceries and other necessities are allowed to operate until midnight. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said as for entertainment centres such as bistro and cafes (including karaoke centres) they are allowed to operate until 10pm only. On the ban […]
No MCO; CMCO to continue
KUCHING: Sarawak will not be placed under the movement control order (MCO) as was widely speculated on Wednesday. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas today clarified that the conditional movement control order (CMCO) which was announced previously would continue to be implemented until April 26. “After having a discussion with […]
Dr Annuar suggests that schools in Sibu close for two weeks
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee has suggested that all schools in Sibu be closed for two weeks. He said he had informed State Education director Dr Norisah Suhaili regarding the issue. “I take the situation of the pandemic seriously as it puts the students and teachers at risk, […]
Strict SOP adherence needed at Lutong Beach
MIRI: Miri City mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang today expressed his deep concern over the lack of compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in respect of activities at Lutong Beach. This was after carrying out his site visit to the area last weekend. He noted that Lutong Beach lately is becoming popular due to […]
Ramadan programmes allowed subject to SOPs
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to allow the holding of Ramadan ‘Pengimarahan’ programmes (Program Pengimarahan Ramadan) at mosques and suraus, subject to the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on Apr 1. During the Covid-19 update press conference today, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this decision was made after […]
40 nabbed for violating CMCO at cafe
SIBU: A late night drinking session at a cafe here last Wednesday resulted in the patrons, owner and employees of the cafe compounded for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). Sibu District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said during the operation, all the customers were unaware of the presence […]
