Friday, 10 April 2026

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Kuching District reports most Covid-19 cases on Wednesday

KUCHING: New Covid-19 cases numbering 780 were recorded on Wednesday (Oct 27) in Sarawak – 67 more than the previous day’s tally of 713. Of this, 768 of the new cases were Categories 1 and 2 while 12 cases were Categories 3, 4 and 5. Kuching District reported the most cases

R&D collaboration with international researchers vital for Sarawak’s plantation development

KUCHING: Research and development (R&D) collaboration with international organisations has been identified as an important factor to strengthen plantation development in Sarawak. Prof Dr Wickneswari Ratnam said the Sarawak government had embarked on industrial forest plantations (IFPs) since 1997 to reduce pressure on natural forests and to ensure sustainable supply

Acacia conference receives overwhelming response

KUCHING: The 3rd International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) Acacia Conference here has received an overwhelming response from both speakers and participants from various agencies and institutions of 24 countries. Twenty-six oral papers and 14 poster papers will be presented during the three-day webinar. There will be two keynote addresses

New cases fall to 493

KUCHING: Sarawak yesterday (Monday) recorded 493 new Covid-19 cases, 261 fewer cases from 754 the previous day. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 481 of the new cases were of Categories 1 and 2 while 12 cases were of Categories 3, 4 and 5. Kuching topped the list of

New journalism award category proposed

KUCHING: The Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) is proposing a new award category in partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) for the Kenyalang Journalism Awards (KJA). According to FSJA chairperson Jacqueline David, the ministry previously held KPDNHEP Media Awards as an annual event to

We want both traders and consumers to be happy

KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will continue to do its best to ensure a high level of satisfaction for both consumers and traders. The ministry wants to take care of all stakeholders, from the consumers to traders and businesses. Consumerism is very dynamic, but through advocacy

Sarawak records 21 fatalities

KUCHING: Sarawak on Thursday (Oct 21) recorded 21 Covid-19 deaths including two brought-in-dead (BID) cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update statement disclosed that the death occurred on Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 15, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, and Oct 20. “On Oct 4,

12th State Election: PBB candidates list finalised

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has already finalised its list of candidates for the upcoming state election. PBB secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the list of candidates was decided by the party’s president and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “However, we do not know

Entry requirement: Foreigners, non-Sarawakians to apply via EnterSarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to reinstate the requirement for foreigners and non-Sarawakians to apply via EnterSarawak before coming to the state. SDMC said the State Health Department (JKNS) had proposed that application for admission through EnterSarawak was still needed for non-citizens and Malaysians who are

State records 767 new cases

KUCHING: Sarawak on Wednesday (Oct 20) recorded 767 Covid-19 cases, pushing the cumulative number of cases to 233,740. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated that 756 or 98.57 percent of the new cases were of Categories 1 and 2 while 11 or 1.43 percent were of Categories 3, 4