Abang Johari advises public to continue mask up
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has advised the public to continue to wear a face mask despite the government having made its use optional in most places. “As we all know that the Covid-19 situation has improved and the wearing of face masks in enclosed spaces is now optional… And […]
Put the masks on to be safer: SMC
SIBU: Though it is no longer compulsory to wear face masks indoors and usage is optional in open areas, traders at and visitors to the Sibu Central Market, nonetheless, are encouraged to continue wearing masks to curb COVID-19. The advice came from Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) market and petty traders standing committee chairman Albert Tiang. […]
Face masks in school indoor areas compulsory except in certain situations
PUTRAJAYA: It is compulsory to wear face masks in indoor areas at school premises, except in certain situations, from May 1, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. Exceptions to wearing face masks include when alone, teaching in a classroom, individuals with special needs, individuals with respiratory problems, during sports and recreational activities and […]
Face mask SOP relaxation to benefit tourism sector
By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Lee Shaw Wei KUCHING: As the country slowly enters the endemic phase of Covid-19, the relaxation of face mask usage will benefit the tourism industry to some extent, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said he personally welcomed this standard operating […]
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 […]
Test kits, oximeters and face masks donated to eight NGOs
By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: Some 3,000 RTK test kits and 24 units of oximeter were given to eight charities here. “Hari Raya Aidilfitri is coming soon. We should not forget those who are less fortunate,” he said during the presentation of the donations at AIA, Milan Square here on Wednesday (April 20). “Communities […]
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 […]
Relaxing face mask rule just a suggestion, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (pic) emphasised that he did not propose completely lifting the face masks mandate in the country. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts claimed that he was only suggesting that the mandate to be relaxed. “As I previously stated, the Ministry of Health and Sarawak Disaster […]
It’s still better to mask up, says Dr Yii
KUCHING: Every decision, whether to relax restrictions on Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) even in endemicity, must be based on data and science, says Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. Dr Yii said this following recent calls by Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah that the Ministry of […]
SIRIM certification to impact prices of face masks
KUCHING: The requirement for manufacturers and importers of non-medical face masks to apply for MS SIRIM certification and labelling is a good measure to ensure only quality ones are sold, but an implication is the increase in the prices of the items. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public health expert […]
