Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Herd immunity by late July, early Aug in Pantai Damai constituency

KUCHING: Pantai Damai constituency is expected to achieve herd immunity by late July or early August if residents get vaccinated on time. Its assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said almost 24,000 residents in his constituency have been identified as eligible to receive the vaccine. He added that the vaccination

Delayed drainage project finally moving forward

KUCHING: The upgrading works of the drainage system at Kampung Temedak is scheduled for completion in a month’s time after experiencing various delays. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project has been on-going for the past six months but was delayed due to

Rep hands over Rumah Sejahtera to widow

KUCHING: The fourth Rumah Sejahtera at Kampung Temedak has finally been completed but unfortunately, the applicant did not get to see it or live in it.  Pen Kia Liang, 67, who was disabled, applied for a Rumah Sejahtera Pantai Damai over a year ago. He died in January this year.

Betong is orange while Marudi yellow

KUCHING: The Betong district has turned orange after recording 35 local Covid-19 infection cases in the last two weeks. Meanwhile, the Marudi district is now yellow after recording 13 local infection cases in the past 14 days. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced that as of today (June 26),

Fewer positive cases in the state

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 491 Covid-19 positive cases today (June 26), a big decrease compared to 673 cases the previous day. State had recorded a total of 63,311 positive cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 316 cases or 64.35 percent of the new cases were detected in Kuching, Sibu,

Hone your skills with Serba Dinamik

KUCHING: Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd Kuching Branch has called upon the local youth to take part in its ‘Borneo Startup’ programme. “The programme is open to youth who are interested in honing their skills as we are currently planning to improve our virtual games in the D-Virtual Park at Kota

Songs of praises for Serba Dinamik

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) received 178 food baskets donated by Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd Kuching Branch today (June 25). Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd Kuching branch group manager Muliawadi Imran said aside from MPKS, his Care Team had also donated to other associations to ease their burdens. “During the

EMCO in four more locations in Sarawak

KUCHING: Four locations, including three longhouses, have been put under enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on Friday (June 25) said Rh Wing Tutong, Kampung Gua Sukat in Sri Aman would be under EMCO from June 25 to July 8. Meanwhile, Rh Tomy, Buyong Bangat

673 cases recorded today

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 673 Covid-19 positive cases today (June 25), bringing the state’s tally to 62,820. The figure was an increase of 92 cases over that recorded the previous day. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 423 cases or 62.85 percent of the new cases were detected in Sibu,

Drug smugglers turn to courier, cargo services

KUCHING: There has been an increase in seizures of drugs smuggled in via courier and cargo services at major airports and ports in Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister cum chairman of One-Stop Centre (OSC) at addressing drug and suspension