Temperature scanners may still be used
SIBU: Business premises can still retain the use of body temperature scanners even though it has been abolished in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on February 11. Assistant Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang Ming Tee said he encouraged the use of temperature scanners as a tool in the fight […]
SPM exam to go on as scheduled
KUCHING: The Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination will continue as scheduled, with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 among students and teachers. The Ministry of Education (MoE) is committed to ensuring that schools operate in a smooth, orderly and safe manner by ensuring that all the SOPs […]
Prepare for a four-digit surge in Covid cases
KUCHING: The number of COVID-19 cases in the state is predicted to hit four digits with the dominant Omicron variant fast overtaking the Delta variant. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the COVID-19 curve for the Omicron variant would go up very fast even though it was less severe as the […]
Temperature checks no longer required
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has confirmed the revocation of body temperature checks and check-in logbooks when a person enters a premises. SDMC, in a statement, said it agreed with the Senior Minister of Defence’s decision on Feb 8 regarding the abolition of body temperature checks and check-in logbooks, effective today (Feb 11). […]
DCM: Reopening of borders must be done in proper way
KUCHING: The reopening of the country’s borders will bring about positive economic impacts but this needs to be implemented in a proper manner, says Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) pointed out that priorities must be given to the health and safety aspects. “The opening of our borders will spur […]
Travel industry welcomes new Umrah SOPs
KUCHING: Travel agents have rallied behind the government’s new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Umrah trips which will take effect next Monday (Feb 14). In giving its backing Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agents (MATTA) Umrah & Hajj Vice President, Mohd Azri Abd Razak said it was very pleased that returning pilgrims from Mecca […]
Continue complying with SOPs to keep cases down
KUCHING: Nothing much we can do but continue to comply with COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to keep the number of cases from rising. Dr Siti Fairouz Ibrahim, a senior lecturer from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), gave this assertion when contacted on Sunday (Feb 6). She added that […]
Archbishop calls on all to ascertain safe celebration
KUCHING: Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Simon Poh (pic), has urged those celebrating the Chinese New Year to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a safe celebration. He said this was important in view of the current Covid-19 Omicron cases which are on the rise in the country. “I exhort everyone to comply […]
Stay cautious despite freedom to travel, says activist
KUCHING: Chinese New Year will be merrier as people are now free to travel back to their hometowns without any restriction. “More people are now able to make their way home this year to celebrate the auspicious occasion with their parents and families here after two years of separation due to the pandemic, especially those […]
Celebrate but please do so wisely, says Tiong
SIBU: People, especially the Chinese community in light of Chinese New Year, must not let their guard down as the Covid-19 threat is far from over. The reminder came from Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who said it was therefore important that everyone complies with existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). “Although the case […]
