Certification will affect small-time producers
KUCHING: The implementation of SIRIM certification for face masks will greatly affect B40s who have been producing non-medical masks as a way to earn a living. Economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said the cost to acquire the certification fee would have an impact on the supply of the face masks which go through a relatively […]
Non-medical face masks SIRIM cert postponed to 2023
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on April 7 announced that the Enforcement of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Non-Medical Face Mask Order which requires manufacturers and importers of non-medical face masks to apply for MS SIRIM certification and labelling has been postponed to Jan 1, 2023. Domestic Trade and […]
MPs allowed to remove face masks while debating
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament are allowed to remove their face mask when debating, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun said. He said this was decided after obtaining the views of the Health Ministry (MOH) which carried out a Covid-19 risk assessment in Parliament. “However, all Members of Parliament must immediately put on their […]
Face masks for Miri Rela personnel
MIRI: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) here donated 300 boxes of face masks to Miri People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) personnel on Thursday (Sept 30). The contribution was to help ease the burden faced by the Rela members as well as a sign of gratitude for their sacrifices in combating Covid-19. The boxes of face masks were presented […]
Dispose of your face masks properly
MIRI: Miri Mayor Adam Yii has advised Mirians, to show their concern for the environment by disposing of their face masks properly. He said they should cut off the strings before throwing away their masks in trash bins or waste baskets. “Never throw them on the ground and don’t throw them outside where they can […]
Hospital receives face masks, suction machines
MUKAH: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Mukah branch donated face mask and suction machines worth RM14,300 to Mukah Hospital on Wednesday (Aug 11). Of the total amount, RM12,500 was the cost of 10 New Askir 30 suction machine, and RM1,800 for 3,000 face masks. “We do not ask for any special treatment from any parties. […]
Six villages benefit from Program Ziarah Ukas
TELANG USAN: Six Penan villages in the Telang Usan district each received 50 boxes of face masks as well as hand sanitisers from the Public Communication Unit (Ukas) through their Program Ziarah Ukas. The boxes of face masks and hand sanitisers were handed over to Kampung Long Latei, Kampung Long Leng, Kampung Long Kevok, Kampung […]
Schools receive disinfectants, face masks
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) yesterday distributed face masks and disinfectants to schools in the Padungan area in preparation for the school reopening. Its Kuching treasurer Jong Yean Pin hoped that the donation could provide parents peace of mind in seeing their children returning to school. The Education Ministry announced recently that the […]
Indiscriminate disposal of single-use face mask posing threat to environment
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) has emphasised that the surge in the use of disposable masks accompanied by indiscriminate disposal could lead to an environmental disaster that may last longer than the pandemic itself and even for generations. It said the key players in the management of PPE waste were local governments, […]
Varsity student makes money from hobby
KUCHING: The wearing of face masks has become the new normal and part of the fashion statement. With the rising sales of face masks in the market, there is also a demand for the lanyards that go with them. This has prompted a university student to switch from producing and selling beaded earrings to beaded […]
