SOPs in southern zone extended
KUCHING: In view of the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to extend the validity of the existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the state’s southern zone until Sept 5 at 11.59pm. The committee in a statement today (Aug 27) said this decision involved the districts of Kuching, […]
Police looking into allegations of no crowd control at COSC
KUCHING: Security and public control have always been the police’s main priority as the lead agency in ensuring the compliance of Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). Police are also assisted by the People Volunteer Corps (Rela), local authorities and other enforcement agencies, says district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah. He was asked for his […]
Association disagrees with re-implementation of dine-in ban
SIBU: The Sibu Coffee Shops and Restaurants Owners Association has disagreed with the opinion of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting to re-implement the dine-in ban in this division following the increase in Covid-19 positive cases. When contacted today (Aug 26), the association’s chairman Tong Ing Kok has suggested to SMC to impose penalties […]
Show me your digital vaccine cert …
With Covid-19, we’ve made it to the life raft. Dry land is far away. — Marc Lipsitch, epidemiologist Now, if you visit supermarkets in Kuching, some of them will demand to see your digital vaccination certificate. “Your MySejahtera app, madam. Please turn to profile,” advised a staff stationed at the entrance of a supermarket last Thursday. […]
Show vaccinations’ digital certificate to entre MCC premises
MIRI: Only those fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are allowed to enter Miri City Council premises from now onwards. This was disclosed in a statement released today (Aug 21) by Miri City Council (MCC). The statement said that visitors should have completed two doses of inoculations of the Covid-19 vaccines before they could enter Miri City […]
Entry to SEB’s customer service counter only for double jabbed
KUCHING: Only customers and contractors who are fully vaccinated are allowed to enter any Sarawak Energy’s customer service counters statewide. The Sarawak Energy utility arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad, chief executive officer (CEO), Lau Kim Swee stated that this was an additional step to protect their customers and staff from Covid-19. “We will continue to prioritise […]
Supermarkets in Mukah checking shoppers’ vaccination status
MUKAH: Supermarkets here are now checking the Covid-19 vaccination status of shoppers as one of the standard operating procedures (SOP) before allowing them to enter the premises. Rightfully, this should be the practice amid soaring cases in Sarawak daily in the past few days. New Sarawak Tribune on Thursday (Aug 19) visited one such supermarket […]
Miri DDMC releases SOP for inter-district travel
MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has released the standard operating procedures (SOP) for inter-district travel. “The conditions have already been approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and will be a guideline for the police in approving inter-district travel.” In line with movement restrictions in Phase Three of the National Recovery […]
Authorities still in discussion on tightening of SOPs in Bintulu
KUCHING: On whether Bintulu will tighten the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in response to the recent uptick of Covid-19 cases there, the authorities are still discussing the prevention measures and swab test procedures, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “Regarding Bintulu’s sudden increase of 34 confirmed Covid-19 cases on Aug 11, we have […]
PM to announce SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals
MUAR: The relaxation on Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) for fully vaccinated individuals will be announced in a day or two. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the National Security Council (MKN) had looked into and gave their fair consideration to the proposed SOP relaxation and leeway. “Maybe tomorrow or the day after, I will make […]
