Better to continue wearing face masks
KUCHING: There has been no change in the requirement to wear face masks in public areas, said Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. Despite being allowed to put the mask on and off depending on one’s surroundings, Wee said it would be better for the people to just put it on […]
Govt to ensure progress of state’s shipping industry
KUCHING: Sarawak will ensure the shipping sector is well administered and continues to progress, Transport minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said. He said since the formation of the state Ministry of Transport, efforts had been taken to resolve some of the issues pertaining to shipping sector. “These issues were addressed, and a decision has […]
Time to end mandatory mask-wearing
KUCHING: Many Sarawakians opined that mask-wearing should be optional depending on the surroundings. Recently, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) should study other countries’ approach in handling COVID-19, including the removing of the face mask […]
Don’t forget Aidilfitri open house SOPs, reminds Abang Johari
KUCHING: The public are reminded to continue adhering to Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) even though Hari Raya Aidilfitri open houses are allowed this year. “The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration this year will be a little different seeing as the country is transitioning into the endemic phase and people can now move more freely. “With […]
Traders warned against upping prices
KAPIT: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has warned individuals or traders here against raising prices or hoarding controlled items during the Ramadan and Aidilfitri season. The branch head here, Englebert Inggath Desmond Japar, urged traders in Kapit Division to conduct their business ethically by using legal weights and measures, not selling […]
Ramadan Bazaar at Stutong welcomed
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The public are now able to visit Ramadan Bazaars after a two years’ lapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, the Ramadan Bazaar near the Stutong Community Market here attracted not only Muslims but also Malaysians of other races. Due to the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), […]
Follow SOPs at Ramadan Bazaars
SIBU: People are urged to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) while visiting the Ramadan Bazaars here to curb the spread of COVID-19. The call was made by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Councillor Clarence Ting Ing Horh after the launch of the Electronic and Electrical Waste Collection Centre at Taman Grand Height, Jalan […]
Six locations to host Ramadan Bazaar
BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The Ramadan Bazaar will be back when fasting begins next month following a two-year pause triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Six locations will host the bazaar this year, according to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) deputy chairman, Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim. Three will be organised by the local community and another three by […]
Border reopening welcome but SOPs must remain
KUCHING: People are looking forward to the country entering the endemic phase but at the same time must be mindful about adhering to SOPs and other Covid-19 guidelines. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) deputy chairman Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said the country’s transition to the endemic phase was a good thing as it would bring normality back […]
MAH Sarawak hopes neighbouring countries to reopen borders soon
KUCHING: Malaysian Association of Hotels (Sarawak Chapter) hopes that neighbouring countries, especially Brunei, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, will open up their borders soon, so that the country will receive an influx of foreign tourists. Its Chairman John Teo said the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that Malaysia will reopen its borders to […]
