Sarawak among the first to move into next phase
KUCHING: The vigorous vaccination exercise which has reached all segments of the population as well as the stringent and localised standard operating procedures (SOPs) have contributed to Sarawak moving forward into phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). In saying this, Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil added that progressing into subsequent […]
Bintulu’s NRP Phase 2 SOP to be adjusted
KUCHING: In light of Sarawak entering Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), Bintulu’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be adjusted according to local conditions there and certain conditions may be tightened such as restrictions on visitor numbers and dine-in duration at eateries. “The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee will outline a version of […]
State to review SOP on prayers at mosques, surau
KUCHING: Sarawak will review the guidelines on prayers at mosques and surau if cases of Covid-19 in the state continue to drop, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Dr Abdul Rahman said the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) had issued the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines […]
Aggressive vaccine programme showing results
SIBU: The aggressively implemented vaccination process in this district is seen to be able to reduce the number of Covid-19 positive cases recently. Sibu District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee said for the first time in six months (after the Pasai Cluster), the district only recorded one red zone, namely the Tiong […]
Sarawak Islamic Council issues MCO SOP for prayers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines for Muslim prayers during movement control order (MCO) 3.0. Fardhu prayers at mosques and surau are limited to 150 people for Masjid Jamek while for mosques in districts, this is limited to 100 people, including a mosque officer and the management […]
Allow dine-in for two
KUCHING: Many food operators are urging the government to allow dine-in — at least for two persons — at eateries nationwide in order to prevent more businesses from going bankrupt during this pandemic. Currently, no one is allowed to dine in at food eateries including hawker centres and coffee shops. Only takeout and delivery services […]
Sarawak Islamic Council issues guidelines on ‘akad nikah’
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has released the guidelines for akad nikah (marriage solemnisation ceremony) in Sarawak during Phase One of the movement control order under the National Recovery Plan. MIS said akad nikah ceremonies for Muslim couples who had obtained approval could be held at the district Islamic religious offices or MIS premises. […]
Business doing well despite MCO
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hardship and obstacles cannot keep very determined business people down. Nur Suhani Indal at Taman Samarindah here is a good example. Her beverage business has received good response from the public despite the movement control order (MCO). According to 44-year-old Nur Suhani who operates Stall No. 6 at Taman Samarindah, her business did […]
Compounds for 31 errand individuals
KUCHING: Police have issued 31 compounds to errant individuals for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) on Friday (June 18). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching recorded the most compounds with nine, followed by Bintulu (seven), Sibu (seven), Miri (two), Kota Samarahan (two), Padawan (two), Dalat (one), […]
Preparations needed before Parliament reconvenes
KUCHING: Veteran parliamentarian and former Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar supports the reconvening of Parliament but emphasises that certain preparations have to be made first. He said the Parliament Select Committee on Standing Orders and Rules must convene to review the Standing Orders and Rules and make the necessary […]
