Method of hybrid Parliament sittings under study
KUALA LUMPUR: A Special Committee is looking into the concept and method for implementing hybrid Parliament sittings, including by taking into account the experiences of legislative bodies in countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia. Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim said several key aspects are being analysed by the committee, particularly […]
Exceptions for critical works only
KUCHING: Only critical construction and maintenance works at construction sites that have been listed in the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) are allowed to operate. The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) office in a statement explained that the exceptions are only allowed in view that the works might cause danger or harm […]
CIMS 3.0 permit not applicable in Sarawak
KUCHING: The need to have the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) 3.0 approval letter from Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) for agro-commodity sub-sectors to operate does not apply in the state, clarified Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman said this is because in its current movement control […]
Reopening of Self-service laundromats are welcomed but take precautions
KUCHING: While members of the public welcomed the recent decision to allow Self-service Laundromats to reopen, precautions are still required to be taken to ensure everyone’s safety. They said while most are content with doing their own laundry within the comfort of their homes, there are some who do not have access to such facilities. […]
MCC takes sterner actions against SOP violators
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) is now taking sterner action against those who fail to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed under the movement control order (MCO). Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the council had received feedback that certain entertainment outlets such as Bistros and Pubs are still operating and, to certain […]
Two separate SOP violators fined
SARATOK: Two men were each slapped with compounds after police caught them violating the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Thursday. District police chief DSP Mordani Tanin disclosed that the two men aged 52 and 30, were issued compounds at different times and locations. Both compounds were issued under Regulation 17 (1) […]
Seven errant motorists issued compounds
MUKAH: Seven compounds were issued to individuals for flouting the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOP) at the Jebungan roadblock here on Tuesday (June 1). Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the compounds were issued between 7am and 3pm. He explained that six of the compounds were issued for contravening […]
Senator laments half-hearted attitude
KUCHING: Strictly abiding by the standard operating procedures (SOPs) will help in reducing the number of Covid-19 cases, said Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. He pointed out that the message on the importance of complying with the SOPs has been conveyed to the public for more than a year, but there were still people who […]
Markets allowed to operate in SOP update
KUCHING: Public markets, wet markets, wholesale markets, farmers markets and jungle produce markets (pasar tamu) are now allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO). Markets under the supervision of local government authorities (PBT) or Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) are limited to selling of fresh products and daily food supplies only. As per […]
Businesses take hit from SOP travel change
KUCHING: Movement between zones was changed to districts effective May 31, and the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the decision was made after taking into account the current Covid-19 situation. Following this latest development, businesses have been severely impacted. Nurul Ain Aman Umar, 22, who sells satay, said her business had taken a hit […]
