KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 730 new Covid-19 cases today (Oct 17), the lowest since Aug 14 when 725 cases were recorded. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said that of the number, 709 cases or 97.12 percent were in Categories 1 (no symptoms) and 2 (mild symptoms). Of the
KUCHING: Four more longhouses in the state have been placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily Covid-19 update today (Oct 17), said that Rumah Pengiran, Ng Reboh, Wak in the Pakan district would undergo the EMCO from today until Oct
SIMUNJAN: Soon, it will take just 40 minutes to travel from Kuching to Gedong. This is possible with the completion of a new RM150 million 35km road passing the oil palm plantation from Gedong to the Ulu Simunjan area. “Now the journey from Kuching to Gedong takes about one and
SIMUNJAN: The community in Gedong can breathe a sigh of relief as they now have access to financial services with the placement of an automatic teller machine (ATM) located at the Anjung Usahawan here. The facility provided by Agrobank is expected to benefit 20,000 residents in the surrounding area. Deputy
KUCHING: Sarawakians have responded positively to the tourism packages offered under the Sia Sitok Sarawak 1 and 2 tourism campaign as well as the Sia Sitok Sarawak Accommodation intrastate staycation campaign. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that according to feedbacks received by the
KUCHING: A new domestic tourism campaign, ‘Jom Ke Sarawak’ (JKS), was launched on Friday (Oct 15), offering 16 discounted tour packages. The ‘buy now, travel later’ campaign, in which trips can be book conveniently through the Shopee Malaysia platform, is a joint collaboration between the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry will deliberate the matter of easing the requirements for entering Sarawak soon. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said however, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) would have the final say. Noting that despite police permits being no longer needed for
KUCHING: Urban Development and Natural Resources Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh has described the 2022 State Budget as an improvement from this year’s budget. In lauding the just announced budget, he said that the budget for next year introduces additional assistance as well as providing new assistance. “The thrust
KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has lauded the 2022 State Budget. He described the budget as another people-centric budget by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. “There is something for everyone as in previous years in view of the Covid-19, such
KUCHING: The state government will allocate a sum of RM37 million for its early childhood and care institutions, one-stop early intervention centre, and operation of 94 kindergartens and childcare centres under Sedidik Sdn Bhd. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation under the 2022 State Budget
