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
KUCHING: Farmers’ markets, night markets, and late-night bazaars are prohibited to operate in Covid-19 red zones during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period from Feb 15 to March 1. The National Security Council (MKN) recently issued an updated notice on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) which stated that business,
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced the extension of the existing conditional movement control order (CMCO) statewide to March 1. The zones under the CMCO are Kuching (Kuching, Samarahan and Serian), Sri Aman, Sarikei (Sarikei and Betong), Mukah, Bintulu, Miri, Beluru, Subis, Bekenu, Telang Usan, Marudi, Limbang, Sibu,
KUCHING: The public must remember that fires are often caused by forgetfulness, carelessness and negligence, said Khirudin Drahman. The State Fire and Rescue Department director pointed out that knowing what to do in the event of a fire can help to minimise the impact. He said this during the launch
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is working closely with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) to facilitate the vaccination programme for the state. Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government is adjusting the national vaccination programme to suit Sarawak better. He pointed out
KUCHING: As the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic is still going on, festive seasons have to be celebrated in moderation. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently shared the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration which is this Friday (Feb 12). It said this is to
KUCHING: Longhouses are often synonymous with the Iban but a lot of people are not aware of the fact that the Melanau once lived in longhouses too. Dr Jeniri Amir, Melanau Historical and Culture researcher as well as author of the book ‘Masyarakat Melanau di Sarawak’, said that the Melanau
KUCHING: The districts of Lubok Antu and Telang Usan are now green zones. This after no locally transmitted case of Covid-19 was detected or reported in the two districts in the past 14 days. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Samarahan and Subis had returned to yellow. “Samarahan District recorded
KUCHING: SB Supplies & Logistics, the franchisor of SugarBun, together with Nestle Products Sdn Bhd announced the winners of a joint lucky draw that offered prizes amounting to RM20,000 on Monday (Feb 8). The ‘SugarBun X Nestle: Eat & Draw Lucky Draw Contest’ was held from November to December last
KUCHING: Most business operators continue to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and follow directives from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) as well as the local councils. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos said that business operators have been reaching out to the local council