KUCHING: The public has been urged to get assessed and undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test as a means to ensure everyone’s safety. An active case detection (ACD) operation for Covid-19 was carried out at ICOM Square, Jalan Pending here today. This was revealed by Minister of Local Government
KUCHING: Residents in the affected longhouse in Bintulu have been urged to cooperate and comply with the lockdown in order to prevent more Covid-19 outbreaks. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing in giving this advice said this is due to the first confirmed case reported in Sebauh on Jan
KUCHING: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has decided to close all public facilities under its purview with immediate effect in view of the increasing Covid-19 cases in Sibu. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the reopening of these premises would be announced at a later date. “Please be informed that all facilities
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) is of the opinion that the reopening of schools, especially in the Covid-19 red zones, should be postponed. Its president Adam Prakash Abdullah suggested learning at home for students in the red zones of Kuching, Sibu and Miri. “STU also believes that the Ministry of
KUCHING: Hoteilers in Sibu have again been urged to open their hotels as Covid-19 quarantine centres. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau said this was in view of the latest pandemic outbreak in Sibu. “Many hotels are facing an economic downturn. However, when there is
KUCHING: The Sibu Division Health Department will be opening a Covid-19 screening centre at the Sibu Indoor Stadium. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting said the screening centre would start to operate today from 9am to 6pm every day, including weekends, until further notice. “Those who are close contacts
KUCHING: Active case detection (ACD) for Covid-19 was carried out at Milan Square, Jalan Wan Alwi here on Monday (Jan 11). This was done following the declaration of the Stutong Cluster on Jan 3, which has recorded 23 cases as of Sunday. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced churches worldwide to limit its attendance of people at one time due to need to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to resort to conducting masses online. However, St Joseph’s Cathedral here has taken the initiative to provide a carpark mass whereby
KUCHING: The move taken by Kuching City South Council (MBKS) to cancel the annual Chinese New Year (CNY) Bazaar at Kenyalang Park is a wise one, said Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He said looking at the rising number of positive Covid-19 registered in Kuching in the
KUCHING: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira hopes that no more home surveillance order (HSO) will be issued to Sarawakian returnees, especially those that need to undergo home quarantine in the rural areas. He expressed his concern following the newly declared Covid-19 cluster named Pasai Cluster in Sibu involving 38 cases including
