Express bus passengers, drivers with negative RT-PCR results only
BINTULU: As part of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent Covid-19 transmission, express bus passengers and drivers are only allowed to enter the district if their RT-PCR result is negative. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that express bus drivers and passengers from other districts or towns stopping in or transiting through […]
Rotation system for schools in Miri begins
MIRI: All schools in this division are implementing a class rotation system to curb the spread of Covid-19. After being closed for two weeks, schools here resumed today (Apr 5) under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). “Under the system, Primary One, Two and Three pupils will go to school on Thursday and Friday. Primary Four, […]
Police get apology from ‘Uncle Kentang’ on RM10,000 compound issue
IPOH: Social activist, Kuan Chee Heng, who uploaded on his Facebook about a RM10,000 compound fine issued to a third party, which turned out to be false, has apologised to the police. Ipoh district police chief, ACP A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said a letter of apology was received by the police from Kuan, better known […]
SOPs imposed on Riam Road Ghee San Cemetery
MIRI: Riam Road Ghee San Cemetery Committee is now serious about getting its members to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) aimed at curbing the Covid-19 virus. This followed a meeting over a week ago with two doctors and a chief health inspector. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin who arranged the meeting said […]
Tarawih prayers allowed at mosques during Ramadan
KUCHING: Majlis Islam Sarawak (MIS) allows tarawih prayers to be performed at mosques during Ramadan, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “However, we will soon announce the specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Ramadan after the state Islamic Council’s meeting,” said the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office for Islamic Affairs and Kuching North […]
Water conservation study in Similajau River basin
KUCHING: The government is studying the Similajau River basin to address issues and challenges pertaining to water conservation. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that through the study, the Water Balance Development Programme will be carried out to improve the existing monitoring system and standard operating procedures (SOPs) including […]
Bung Bratak’s reopening for day-trippers only
KUCHING: The Bung Bratak Heritage Centre will reopen next Sunday after months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said only day trips would be allowed. “There will be no overnight stays, camping, group meetings, and conferences,” he said on Saturday. He said all visitors […]
SOPs at Semuja Immigration Detention Depot to be improved
SERIAN: The state government will work closely with the Immigration Department and relevant authorities to improve the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at Semuja Immigration Detention Depot so that there will be no more Covid-19 positive cases among the detainees. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the infection of more than 200 detainees […]
Motac ready with tourism bubble SOP should international borders reopen
MELAKA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is prepared with the necessary standard operating procedure (SOP) should international borders be reopened for tourism activities. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the most important thing regarding the SOP is complying with the Covid-19 screening test before entering the country. “Besides that, other related SOPs include using registered tourism agents […]
SOP compliance in retail, distribution sector reaches 98 percent
KUALA LUMPUR: The level of compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) in the retail and distribution sector is excellent at 98 per cent. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said out of 417,492 inspections carried out through enforcement operations between May 13 last […]
