Tighter enforcement of SOPs from Tuesday
KUCHING: Sarawak police will tighten the enforcement of the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) with the help of the neighbourhood watch committees and voluntary patrol schemes effective Tuesday. State Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail revealed that the police would also be asking help from the National Unity Department to activate the committees and schemes. “We […]
Smooth start to SPM 2020 amid tight SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The 401,105 candidates sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 will go down in history as the first batch of fifth formers to sit for the much-delayed public examination in the new norm, as the country was laid low by the coronavirus pandemic. The examination conducted with strict adherence to standard operating […]
Vaccine, yes! But SOPs must go on
The start of vaccination does not mean stopping following coronavirus norms of social distancing and wearing masks. We must vow: “Yes to vaccine, yes to caution.” – Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister Finally! The long-awaited first batch of 312,390 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine arrived onboard Flight MH604, bearing the Jalur Gemilang livery, in […]
Operations of institutions subject to MOE
KUCHING: The operations of education institutions under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is subjected to the directives by the Ministry of Education (MOE). This includes private education institutions registered under MOE like international schools as stated in the updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Security Council (MKN) recently. “MOE suggests that […]
Covid-19 awareness videos for Bidayuhs launched
KUCHING: Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has released Covid-19 awareness videos to remind the community on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus. Available in the four main Bidayuh dialects, namely Bukar-Sadong, Bidayuh Bau, Biatah and Salako, these videos can be viewed on DBNA’s official Facebook page, […]
Muted CNY but it’s for the best
MUKAH: During the eve and first day of Chinese New Year (CNY) every year, temples are always filled with hundreds of worshippers, but not this year. Complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for prayers in houses of worship issued by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) last Sunday, most temples will be closed to prevent […]
No need for new committee
KUCHING: There is no need to set up a new Covid-19 committee as it will cause confusion, especially in terms of jurisdiction, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He pointed out that the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has carried out its duties very well and efficiently. “The standard […]
Prayers allowed in temples on CNY first day only
KUCHING: Prayer activities in temples in areas under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) and movement control order (MCO) are permitted on the first day of Chinese New Year (CNY), and for the temple’s committee members only. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), under the updated standard operating procedures (SOPs), today (Feb 7) said prayers are […]
Malaysia, Indonesia agree in principle on reciprocal green lane
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed in principle to implement the reciprocal green lane (RGL) scheme or known in Indonesia as corridor travel arrangement, to enhance bilateral trade. Foreign Affairs Ministry Secretary General Datuk Seri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob said however that a follow-up was required to fine-tune the standard operating procedures (SOPs) involved. […]
Public view tightening of SOPs as crucial
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has tightened its standard operating procedures (SOPs) on funerals during the movement control order (MCO) and conditional MCO (CMCO) in force in the state. According to the SDMC, only immediate family members are allowed to attend funerals. The tightening of the SOPs also requires the bereaved family to […]
