Masks not mandatory if distancing is practised
KUCHING: The usage of face masks is not mandatory in places where physical distancing can be practised, said Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Dennis Leong. According to him, crowded areas are defined as places where physical distancing could not be practised. “When you go into a convenient store and it is not crowded […]
Two schools receive protective equipment
SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii distributed face masks, hand sanitisers and temperature-checking equipment to two schools here yesterday. The recipients were Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bandar Sarikei and SMK Tinggi Sarikei. “I hope everyone will practise good hygiene, wear face masks, and obey other practises such as social/physical distancing to curb the […]
Compounded for not wearing face masks
KUCHING: Sarawak police have issued 76 compounds to individuals on Saturday for not wearing face masks in public places, said state deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar. “Sibu recorded the most compounds issued with 52, followed by Samarahan with nine compounds. “Six compounds were issued in Betong, four each in Miri and Padawan and one […]
Sufficient supply of face masks
MUKAH: There is sufficient supply of face masks here and are readily available at business outlets and pharmacies. This is good news for the people as they brace for the compulsory use of face masks from Aug 1 set by the government to contain the spread of Covid-19 virus. New Sarawak Tribune found that face […]
Mandatory face mask use: Public generally compliant, self-disciplined
KUALA LUMPUR: The public has generally complied with the government’s directive to wear face masks in crowded public places effective today to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bernama’s observation around the capital today found that people seem to have taken the matter seriously, especially in crowded public places, by using their face […]
RM58,000 for schools to buy face masks
MIRI: Four secondary schools and four primary schools in this division on Thursday received special contributions amounting to RM58,000 from Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin to help them buy sanitisers, additional face masks and other necessities to fulfil the SOP requirements. He also suggested the schools use the funds he gave to buy additional face […]
SUPP Kuching distributes face masks
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch youth assistant publicity chief Eric Tay Tze Kok and his team distributed face masks at local markets here today (July 31). The team visited Padungan town and the Petanak Market to give out face masks to business owners, operators and the public. “The distribution of the face masks […]
Clarify face mask policy: MP
KUCHING: To avoid confusion among the public, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the government to clarify certain matters on the mandatory face mask policy in public or congested areas, which will come into effect on August 1. He said that this included clearly defining where this policy would be enforced, such as […]
Advice against face masks with valves
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has advised against wearing face masks with valves. He explained that face masks with valves would only protect the wearer but not the people around them. “Please do not wear masks with valves. For such masks, exhaled breath bypasses the filter. “When you breathe in, the air you […]
B40 parents to dig deep for face masks
MUKAH: From Aug 3, most parents will have to spend extra money on face masks for their children following an order on the compulsory use of face masks issued by the government effective Aug 1 due to an increase in Covid-19 cases lately. This may be not so good news for parents with low income […]
