CMCO in Sarawak until April 26
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to extend the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in the state. It will be in effect from 12.01am on April 13 until 11.59pm on April 26. “The extension was necessary since the number of positive cases in the state is still high,” it said […]
Priorities of state, federal government
LAWAS: The well-being and security of the people during this Covid-19 pandemic are the priorities of the state and federal governments. “All government initiatives and efforts are to ensure that the people will not be too affected during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) which is to curb the spread of Covid-19. “The public are […]
Ramadan bazaars cancelled; Better to be safe than sorry
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has decided not to proceed with the organisation of the 2021 Ramadan Bazaars in Satok, Semarak and Sukma Ria areas after taking the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak into account. In a press release today, its director, Dr Morshidi Ahmad said that the action was […]
Ramadan bazaars to be at three locations
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has identified three locations in the city for this year’s Ramadan bazaars. These locations are at Bandar Baru Permyjaya at the parking place near Bank Rakyat Office; MYY Mall at Lutong and Taman Tunku Commercial Centre. This was disclosed by the city council in a press statement today. However, all […]
Yoyo master — a career of ups and downs
Covid-19 has affected many industries, including sports and entertainment. After a year without performing and having player meet-ups, yoyo master Ryan Chung shares his thoughts about the effects of the pandemic on the industry, and is looking forward to make his return. Waiting for the right time to make a comeback The pandemic has changed […]
Night market, pasar tamu to reopen
SIBU: During its monthly virtual meeting here today (Wednesday), Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) approved the operation of the night market and pasar tamu here. Its chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, while chairing the monthly meeting via video conference, said the Sibu Night Market in Taman Rama-Rama would reopen on April 9 while the Pasar Tamu […]
Inter-district travel are welcomed but must be strictly controlled
BY CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: Under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) the local people and those in other districts require police permits to travel between districts. This situation has created extra jobs for the police whose number of officers and constables is not always at the optimum level. Nevertheless, they still perform the unavoidable tasks […]
Motac to continue engaging with industry players for tourism’s survival
PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) through ongoing discussions with industry players will continue its efforts to submit views and suggestions in ensuring the survival of the country’s tourism industry. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Motac has been communicating and working closely with arts and culture tourism industry players by listening […]
Sibu libraries to remain closed
KUCHING: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) public libraries will continue to remain closed to the public from Mar 16 to 29 during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the libraries included the Public Library in Jalan Keranji, Grand Height Library in Jalan Mantis, and Sukun Library in Jalan Sukun. […]
Don’t blame the government
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman supports the RM10,000 compound for violators of the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Clarence Ting Ing Horh said he was upset to find many individuals in Sarawak, especially in Sibu district, still violating the SOPs. “In the past, the compound was only […]
