KUCHING: Smoking ban at eateries is still in place, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “It does not mean that (eateries) can do away with all the other regulations while they observe social distancing and personal hygiene. Other regulations are still in place, including the smoking ban”
KUCHING: All students from local public and private institutions of higher learning (IPTA, IPTS) who have returned to their respective homes, but are yet to be screened, have to report to the respective divisional Resident’s Office to undergo health screening. “This is necessary so that we can identify the health
KUCHING: Gawai rituals such as miring are allowed during the festival, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. However, he reiterated that house-to-house or longhouse-to-longhouse visiting during Gawai would not be permitted, reminding that the festival could be celebrated one day only. “Gawai rituals like miring and others
KUCHING: The issue of drunk driving will be tackled more appropriately and effectively through a soft approach of community education and engagements, said Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He was commenting on the recent call by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) recently to suspend all
KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has advised Sarawakians to anticipate a possible increase in Covid-19 cases following contact tracing and test results coming within the next few days. “Zero new cases today, but beware of the contact tracing and testing results coming in
KUCHING: A border security road network is the most practical solution to enhance the security of the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, especially during this critical time, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said if the whole of Indonesia were to be struck by the Covid-19
KUCHING: There is no new positive Covid-19 case in the state today, with the total number of cases remaining at 549. A statement from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said there is also no new case of recovery and discharge from hospitals. “Thus far, the total number of positive
TAMPERED QR-CODED WRISTBANDS KUCHING: Any technology, including QR-coded wristbands, can be being tampered with, but what is required is a concerted effort from the public and enforcement agencies to curb the spread of Covid-19. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said that individuals undergoing quarantine who tampered
KUCHING: It is without a doubt that this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration will be an entirely unique experience, one without the usual traditions of merrymaking at open houses or visiting with family and friends. While there may still have been a sense of eager anticipation leading up to today,
KUCHING: Muslims are urged to comply with the directives of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri today. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said their cooperation was much needed in helping the nation’s frontliners fight to cut
