MIRI – All private and public functions here, including Ramadan bazaars, have been banned by Sarawak’s Disaster Management Committee effective today amid the surge in Covid-19 cases.
The directive covers the Miri division, comprising the Miri, Marudi, Subis, Beluru and Telang Usan districts.
In notices issued by the committee, it said the ban is part of enhanced standard operating procedures implemented in the Miri division.
Of the 141 Covid-19 deaths and over 23,000 infections in Sarawak, Miri division accounted for 15 fatalities and some 3,000 cases.
The committee said the Miri divisional Disaster Management Committee has recommended the enhanced SOPs to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
“The ban on government and private-sector functions includes meetings, conventions, exhibitions and similar activities whether in offices, hotels or public centres.
“Training workshops, talks and courses at government and private levels are not allowed. Ramadan bazaars are also not allowed.”
The ban will be effective for the next two weeks at least, said the committee.
The five districts in the Miri division have a combined population of about 450,000 people. – The Vibes, April 21, 2021
