Fresh Covid-19 SOPs for O&G workers coming up
MIRI: The state is drawing up new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to tackle the increasing number of coronavirus-infected employees in the oil and gas sector. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said these workers and their family members were adding to the Miri Division daily Covid-19 cases. “The sector must have its internal control […]
SDMC reiterates conditions for entering Sarawak
KUCHING: Individuals wishing to enter Sarawak still need to apply through the EnterSarawak as well as comply with the application conditions. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) added that applicants needed to include proofs of complete vaccination status and negative Covid-19 test results within three days before entering the state. The committee, in a statement […]
enterSarawak: Move may affect state’s tourism sector
KUCHING: Although the move to require individuals who wish to enter Sarawak to apply for permission on the enterSarawak website is a good standard operating procedure (SOP) to practise, it may hinder the number of visitors coming into Sarawak. This was said by Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter chairperson Lina […]
Continue to be responsible, adhere to SOPs
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Sarawakians are relieved that they can now travel within and across the state. During a public poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, the public responded positively to the government’s decision to allow inter-state and inter-district travel, with some expressing gratitude for the ability to resume travel plans that had been put […]
Cops collect RM269k in compounds from SOP flouters
KUCHING: Police had a field day collecting a whopping RM269,000 from 135 compounds issued to errant individuals who flouted the standard operating procedures (SOPs) from Oct 1 to 7. Of the figure, 127 individuals were slapped with compounds totalling RM189,000 while eight business owners were compounded RM80,000. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said police […]
Lifting of inter-district travel restrictions a huge relief for many
KUCHING: Sarawakians in general agree with the state government’s decision to allow inter-district travel, especially for economic purposes. On Wednesday (Oct 6), the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced the lifting of inter-district travel restrictions. However, it advised the public to continue to strictly follow Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). Though many have been […]
Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has approved the reopening of cinemas, starting Sunday (Oct 10). The standard operating procedure for the Creative Industry Sector (Cinema) can be found at http://sarawakdisastermc.com Meanwhile, Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday (Oct 8), bringing the state’s cumulative tally to 222,381. According to SDMC, 1,315 cases (98.43 […]
12th State Election: Critical for EC to ensure voters’ safety
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) must come up with all the necessary measures to ensure voter’s safety when the 12th state election is called. Political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan of Universiti Putra Malaysia said the EC would need to issue standard operating procedures (SOPs), devise mechanisms that ensure the safety of election workers and […]
SOP needs fine-tuning for easier travel
KUCHING: Certain measures in the standard operating procedure (SOP) needed to be fine-tuned as the whole of Sarawak moves into phase three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah anticipates an influx of tourists into the state with the opening of domestic tourism and increasing number […]
16 nabbed in raid on entertainment centre
BINTULU: Police issued compounds to 16 customers while a premises owner was arrested following a raid on an entertainment centre in Bintulu Sentral, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong on Saturday (Sept 25). The patrons consisted of 13 men and three women, aged between 18 to 36 years, who were found violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) by […]
