No convoy activities tomorrow
KUCHING: The public, especially those from the motoring clubs or groups, are advised to refrain from holding any convoy activities in conjunction with the National Day celebration tomorrow (Aug 31). Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Aidi Ismail said this in view of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in Sarawak, particularly in the Kuching district. “As the […]
Pos Malaysia to resume road tax, driving licence renewals from Monday
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia will resume road tax and driving licence renewals at all its post offices from Monday (Aug 9) by appointment. It said in a statement today customers can book an appointment through the Outlet Finder feature at www.pos.com.my or Pos Malaysia’s mobile application starting Sunday (Aug 8), adding that the appointment was […]
Open more polling stations, increase voting time
KUCHING: The Election Commission should open more polling stations and increase voting time in order to reduce crowding and queues once the State Election is held. A political observer Datuk Peter Minos said although the election might be held next year during which over 80 percent of Sarawakians would have been fully vaccinated, it was […]
No ban on eating at restaurants
SIBU: Members of the public, who have yet to be vaccinated, are not prohibited to dine in at coffee shops or restaurants under the jurisdiction of the Sibu Rural District Council, said its chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. He said it is up to the eatery operators to allow or forbid unvaccinated customers to dine in. […]
Enhanced SOPs to allow businesses to operate
KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) had submitted an enhanced health standard operating procedure (SOP) proposal to the government. This is to help speed up the opening of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, particularly the FCLO (First to Close Last to Open) category, safely. The proposal was presented by […]
SOPs with standardisation, consistency required for intra-Asean travel
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean countries need to consider applying standardisation and consistency in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) requirement within the intra-Asean travel bubble for better recovery in the tourism industry, said AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat. He said at present, different countries have different sets of protocols and SOPs in engaging the pandemic, […]
SOP-compliance during Aidiladha a form of sacrifice
By Balkish Awang HARI RAYA AIDILADHA, which falls tomorrow, will be celebrated moderately in Malaysia for the second year running as the nation continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic. As carrying out sacrificial rites is synonymous with Aidiladha, local religious leaders have urged the Muslim community to engage in self-reflection and appreciate the true […]
National Recovery Plan SOPs for Sarawak — Phase 2
Source: SDMC
Guidelines for two doses vaccine should be clear, consistent with proper SOP
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed guidelines for individuals who received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccines should be clear, consistent and include proper standard operating procedures (SOPs) to protect the health and safety of employees and the public. Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the SOPs should still apply to those […]
Govt will not compromise with stubborn factories, business premises
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not compromise with factories and business premises that violate stipulated regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said stern action would be taken against the errant factories and business premises. “We will wage an […]
