Parents reminded to adhere to SOPs
MUKAH: Parents who accompany their children to get the Covid-19 vaccine must always be vigilant and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the safety of themselves and others, advised Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo. He said this regarding the issue that there are parents who do not care if some they still undergoing the quarantine […]
Time for economic sectors to reopen
KUCHING: If hospitals are not overwhelmed and the healthcare system can cope with low admission rates, it is time for the government to ease the lockdown to allow more economic activities to operate so that more livelihoods can be saved, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. Sim, who is Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association […]
Driving institutes reopen on Sept 17 with rules
KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has announced the reopening of driving institutes in the Southern Zone of Sarawak starting from Sept 17. He said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) agreed to the reopening during a meeting held on Sept 13 after the deliberated proposal was put up by his ministry. “The resumption […]
Your behaviour decides the situation
BINTULU: It would be difficult to move on if the people do not persevere and protect themselves against Covid-19, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said that the onus is on the people’s behaviour which will determine if they will continue to be miserable due to the pandemic or if the situation […]
Firefighters disinfect commercial areas in Padungan
KUCHING: The Padungan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has been carrying disinfecting commercial areas in response to requests from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch. SUPP Kuching branch treasurer, Jong Yean Pin said the requests were made in view of the rising number of Covid-19 positive cases here and the commercial areas included […]
Avoid 3Cs and practise 3Ws
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to remain vigilant in view of the increasing daily Covid-19 cases. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement on Sunday (Sept 12), reminded the public to follow the health recommendations and advices at all times. It urged them to avoid the 3Cs, namely, crowded areas, confined spaces and […]
Ensuring SOPs compliance at driving institutes
MIRI: Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (MDDMC) minister-in-charge Datuk Lee Kim Shin and his team inspected standard operating procedures (SOPs) compliance at two driving institutes here on Sunday (Sept 5). The team went to Institut Memandu City Miri and Institut Memandu Miri-Subis. Driving institutes were given approval to resume operations on Sept 1; subject to […]
MP pleads for stricter SOP compliance among residents
BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has again pleaded with the people in the district to strictly comply with the Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). He asked how many more Covid-19 cases must occur before residents start to comply with SOPs and stop gathering and prevent outbreaks. “Treat this pandemic seriously and […]
NRP means nothing if SOPs not adhered to
KUCHING: The National Recovery Plan (NRP) should not be rushed due to the significant rise of Covid-19 cases in the past few days, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Following the recommendation, Bintulu MP said for the time being, the most crucial task is to avoid the transmission of the virus. “We need to deeply […]
General take on everyday life amid pandemic
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Sarawakians are generally vigilant against Covid-19 and part of that vigilance is translated into maintaining their cleanliness at all times. While this is admirable, the constant pandemic news in the media can be exhausting for those who try to keep up with the latest information and finding helpful ways to […]
