SOP treats journalists to a sumptuous luncheon

MIRI: Close to 30 members of the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) enjoyed a special luncheon hosted by Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOP) on Friday afternoon at the scenic Tanjong Lobang Beach. The event, held to recognise the contributions of NSJA members, featured a two-hour programme packed with activities. SOP’s senior public relations officer, Agnes […]

SOP holds Family Carnival

MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP) held a Family Carnival as part of its community engagement goals at the Miri Indoor Stadium recently.“The SOP Family Carnival was a wonderful opportunity for our employees, their families, and the community to come together and celebrate,” said its group chief executive officer Paul Wong.“Our commitment to unity and social […]

Contractors must comply with SOP at construction site

SIBU: The local authority (LA) is urged to ensure that contractors comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the local government at the construction site. Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the pollution caused by contractors at the construction site has affected the quality of life of residents living nearby. “Residents […]

Hoteliers ready to help stamp out illegal activities by guests

SIBU: The Sarawak Central Region Hotel Association is prepared to assist the authorities to eradicate illegal activities in hotel rooms. However, it wants a proper standard operating procedure (SOP) on raids or searches by government departments or agencies so that it will not affect the recovery of the hotel industry. Chairman Loh Leh Chai said […]

Smooth early voting for Sibu seat

SIBU: The early voting process for the Sibu parliamentary seat at the Sibu district police headquarters (IPD) went smoothly today (Nov 15). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said 597 officers and their families are expected to fulfil their responsibilities at the Wisma Pengaman IPD Sibu and Sibujaya police station polling streams. “The Sibu IPD […]

MOH continues to monitor COVID-19 cases during GE15 campaign

SUNGAI BULOH: The Health Ministry (MOH) will continue to monitor the increase in COVID-19 cases during the 15th general election (GE15) campaign, as well as intensify efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Its caretaker minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that although there had been an increase in daily COVID-19 cases, the situation was still […]

COVID-19: Slight increase in cases expected as new Omicron XBB subvariant emerges

KUCHING: Following the discovery of a small wave of infections with the Omicron XBB subvariant in the country, the Health Ministry anticipates a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks. A New Straits Times report said caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin advised the public to remain vigilant at all times […]