KUCHING: Both the federal and state governments need to cushion the impact experienced by daily paid workers should another movement control order (MCO) be imposed, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) chairman said when MCO was imposed, retailers, food stalls, restaurants and
KUCHING: Six longhouses will be placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), announced by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on Monday (May 3). It stated that the EMCO would be enforced at Rumah Ukam, Nanga Engkamop in Julau; Rumah Sibat, Penurin in Betong; and Rumah Robert, Ulu Paoh
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 587 Covid-19 positive cases on Sunday (May 2), bringing the state’s tally to 31,691. Mukah district accounted for 175 new cases; Bintulu (61), Sibu (57), Kanowit (56), Kuching (45), Kapit (37), Miri (30), Sri Aman (25), Sebauh (20), Song (14), Pakan (nine), Serian (eight), Meradong and Subis
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two new deaths related to Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the state’s death toll to 182. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 181st death was Case 30,157, a local woman aged 82 years who was found unconscious by family members on Apr 25 and was then
KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be enforced in four areas in the districts of Sarikei, Pakan and Kuching. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today said EMCO would be implemented at Rh Rampai Sg Anyit Selangan, and Rh Chan Minggat, Sg Kesa in Sarikei;
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 760 Covid-19 positive cases today (April 30), the second-highest in the country after Selangor (1,265), bringing the state’s tally to 30,659. There were also five fatalities. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 70 percent of the new cases were detected in Bintulu, Kapit, Sibu, and Miri
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded six new Covid-19 fatalities on Monday (April 26), bringing the state’s death toll to 162. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 157th death was Case 26,237, a 33-year-old local woman who was found unconscious at home by family members. “The case was referred to Kapit Hospital
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will stop travellers who have been to India, from entering the state in its effort to prevent the new variants of virus from India. “As a precautionary measure, the committee decided to restrict the entry of travellers and those who have been in
KUCHING: The Malay-Muslim faction in opposition parties in Sarawak will stand little chance of winning any seat in the upcoming state election even if they form a united front in the mould of Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan). Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said it is not easy to dislodge Parti
KUCHING: Experienced and well-known leaders are needed if the local opposition parties were to mount a serious challenge in Malay-Muslim majority seats in Sarawak, said Associate Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. The socio-political analyst was alluding to how the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is strong and firm in
