Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Don’t take things lightly, virus still active

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded not to take things lightly and take all the necessary precautions as the state moves into the Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) beginning today (July 14). Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this is because the virus is still in the

Virus mutating; continuous vigilance needed

KUCHING: The Covid-19 virus is constantly mutating, thus Sarawakians are advised to take precautions despite Sarawak entering Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) that begins today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak was able to move into the next phase

Animal shelter hit by flood, appeals for donations

KUCHING: The heavy downpour on Monday (July 12) afternoon resulted in flash flood which has affected animals at the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) shelter at 7th Mile here. SSPCA president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said the water level was waist-deep. “Fortunately, the flood subsided quickly as

Tapak Megah border security offices approved for construction

KUCHING: The relevant agencies have given approval to the construction of the proposed security enforcement agency offices at the Tapak Megah site in Bukit Mabong District, 20km away from the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing revealed that the Tapak Megah would be the future site

Nangka assemblyman clarifies Chinese newspaper’s report

SIBU: Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee has clarified that the issue of a woman living in a shelter near Kampung Bahagia Teku as reported in a Chinese newspaper is incorrect. After learning the real situation, he said the shelter was a temporary resting place of a man and his cousin,

Don’t despair, help is near

KUCHING: “If you are in despair or have suicidal thoughts, remember you are not alone because help is available through various platforms for you.” This is the advice of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah to members of the public after expressing her

Mobile team vaccinating OKU and bedridden patients

BINTULU: The Bintulu Division Health Office has deployed its vaccination mobile team which is going from house-to-house to inoculate people with disabilities (OKU) and bedridden patients. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that the team had injected ten people from Rumah Engkabang, Mile 14, Jalan Bintulu-Miri as well

Providing more comprehensive mental health support in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department’s (JKMS) tele-counselling service, which has been in operation since March 2020, has been rebranded as the ‘Community CHAT Service’ to provide more comprehensive mental health support to the community statewide. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah

At least 80 pct in Satok vaccinated

KUCHING: At least 80 percent of the eligible population in Satok constituency have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to date. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok Division deputy chief Datuk Ibrahim Baki said that the percentage is equivalent to 11,000 out of the 14,000 of Satok’s population.

Villagers grateful for vaccination programme

KUCHING: Kampung Segedup residents here are ecstatic to be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine just a stone’s throw away from their houses. The two-day Segedup vaccination outreach programme at Kampung Segedup’s Haji Kamarudin Ahmad Hall, which started last Saturday, has provided much convenience for nearby residents to get inoculated.