Liberty to not use face masks, but mind the risks – Snowdan
KUCHING: Datuk Snowdan Lawan has emphasised the importance of individual liberty in choosing whether or not to use face masks, while also highlighting the need to consider its associated risks. The Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister acknowledged that the government has lifted the mandate, leaving the decision to wear face masks in […]
Wear masks if you have flu
KUCHING: Although Health Minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa has announced that face masks will no longer be mandatory on public transportation and at healthcare facilities effective July 5, those who are ill with flu must still wear masks when taking care of children. “This is to prevent the flu from spreading to children under their care,” […]
Open house: Don’t let your guard down
BY NUR SYUHADA NORDIN KUALA LUMPUR: Today marks the second week of Syawal or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, with many Muslims opening the doors of their homes to welcome all through the Rumah Terbuka or Open House. Open Houses appear to be on full swing this year as the nation enters its second endemic phase from […]
Continue wearing face masks at MBKS premises, Kuchingites told
KUCHING: The Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng today urged the people to continue wearing face masks despite the lifting of face masks in public places and indoors by the Ministry of Health recently. “After the announcement by the Ministry of Health, I would like to confirm what I have also […]
Remember Covid-19 SOP, food festival-goers told
KUCHING: The public are reminded to give their cooperation when attending the Kuching Food Festival, which is making a comeback after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the public should always be responsible and if anyone was unwell such as having fever, cough […]
Face masks indoors: Unrealistic to reintroduce compounds
KUCHING: Unrealistic! This is the view of an academic who says education and raising public awareness on the need to wear facemasks in enclosed areas are more effective than reintroducing compounds for failing to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi, of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Studies, Universiti Malaysia […]
Don’t be complacent about SOPs
MARUDI: People should not give place to complacency but continue observing standard operating procedures even as the country transits to the endemic phase in the fight against Covid-19. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil gave the reminder to the communities of Kampung Pemindahan Marudi during a Majlis Ramah […]
SDMC to meet soon to discuss SOPs for pubs opening
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is scheduled to meet soon to discuss the establishment of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the opening of pubs and nightclubs in Sarawak. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has yet to convene the committee members for […]
Pubs, nightclubs may reopen with SOPs
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: According to the newest standard operating procedures (SOPs) released by the National Security Council pubs and nightclubs are allowed to reopen. Effective on Saturday (May 14), the operating hours are based on the licences and permits from the relevant local authorities. The capacity of the premises can be used fully […]
Seniors who ignored compound get fined
SIBU: Two elderly men were fined RM2,000, in default two weeks’ jail each by the Magistrate’s Court here today (May 11) for failing to comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of COVID-19. Wong Lee Kuok, 65, from Jalan Durin and Hu Seh Leh, 60, of Jalan Sukun pleaded no contest to […]
