KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 464 new Covid-19 cases today, 59 more than the previous day’s number of 405. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 75,211 while the death toll remains at 459. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching accounted for 184 new cases followed
KUCHING: A political truce is crucial to ensure that the first sitting of Malaysia’s Parliament this year focuses on the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly on moving forward and the exit strategy. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni added that political ideologies and intentions must be put aside during the five-day special sitting.
KUCHING: Finding ways to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and implement the National Recovery Plan (NRP) successfully must be the central focus of parliament, says a political analyst. Associate Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat said cooperation between the government and the opposition was pertinent. “The focus of the special (Parliament) sitting
KUCHING: The revised expected completion date of the iconic Batang Rambungan Bridge project is March 31, 2023. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that the project’s progress thus far is at 11 percent (compared to the schedule’s 32.7 percent). In saying this, he noted that the
KUCHING: Contractors in the state are urged to provide fresh graduates from technical institutions and universities with opportunities to work on project sites. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it is crucial to cultivate and enhance the skills of technical manpower among the locals for the
Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Hope Place Kuching continues to help the needy. Founder Kelvin Wan said the charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) strove to help as many needy people as possible come rain or shine. However, Hope Place is highly dependent on public contributions and various forms
KUCHING: Over 200,842 food baskets worth RM17.4 million have been distributed to households affected by the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) as of July 18. This was revealed by Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Monday (July 19). The food
SAMARAHAN: The Community Pantry project undertaken by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and its strategic partners is a manifestation of public kindness and an exemplary act. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the initiative exhibits how Sarawakians truly care for one
KUCHING: Social activities that resulted in people letting their guard down while interacting with others were found to have contributed towards the transmission of Covid-19. Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said while strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist for the public to comply with and respect, there are still complacency
KUCHING: Mutation in virus commonly occurs and sometimes makes it weaker, but the mutation of coronavirus into the Delta variant (B.1 617.2) unfortunately has made it even more dangerous. A consultant paediatrician and neonatologist Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin said the mutation which occurred on the virus’ antigen or spike