Sarawak cancels govt meetings and functions for 2 weeks

Sarawak cancels govt meetings and functions for 2 weeks

The state also cancels all inter-district travel for civil servants unless absolutely necessary.

Sarawak state secretary Amar Jaul Samion said department heads must give permission for any urgent travel. (Bernama pic)
KUCHING:
Civil servants in Sarawak are not allowed to hold meetings in person for two weeks from today following the escalating number of Covid-19 cases in the state.

A directive to that effect was issued by Sarawak state secretary Amar Jaul Samion to all state ministries, department heads, statutory bodies and local government authorities yesterday.

Jaul said the decision was made following an order by the State Disaster Management Committee on April 15.

“Meetings can be conducted through apps such as Zoom,” he added.

Jaul said inter-district travel was also not allowed, unless it was an urgent matter. Such travel requires the approval of the department head.

“Any event or programme scheduled to be held, including those involving the chief minister, during the two-week period will be postponed,” he added.

Yesterday, Sarawak recorded 960 cases, the highest number recorded in a day so far. This brings the total to 22,920 cases.

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