KUCHING: There are several lessons to be learned by Malaysia from the Covid-19 pandemic, says Professor Datuk Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud. The epidemiologist and physician based at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya (UM) explained that among them, the need to review and improve the National Pandemic Strategic Management Plan
Herd immunity KUCHING: Sarawak is an excellent role model for the other states in Malaysia to follow in achieving the 80 percent herd immunity under the National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme. Professor Datuk Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud pointed this out during an interview on TVS’ Twenty30 programme moderated by senior fellow
KUCHING: Malaysia’s plan to develop its own Covid-19 vaccines is a strategic investment, said Dr Helmy Hazmi. The Associate Professor cum public health physician, who’s currently working in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), pointed out there were many benefits that the nation could gain
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) ruling coalition will choose what’s best for Sarawak when deciding its political future. Universiti Malaya political analyst Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said this following the speculation of a possible political collaboration between United Malay National Organisation (Umno) and Pakatan Harapan (PH). He noted
KUCHING: The idea of United Malay National Organisation (Umno) working together with Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition will not impact Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said a political observer. Datuk Peter Minos stated that the previous experience of being treated badly and shabbily by the likes of Lim Guan Eng and Democratic
KUCHING: The state government through the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) will continue to review the effectiveness of all measures implemented under the six Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS) packages including those for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
KUCHING: Some members of the public are in favour of allowing rural folk to get vaccinated first and register later. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently stated that rural folk would not be turned away if they show up at vaccination centres (PPV) without prior registration. He
KUCHING: Seven morelocalities in Sarawak will be put under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said two localities in Tatau district namely Kuarters Pekerja Malaysia WCT Construction Sdn Bhd will undergo lockdown from June 5 to June 18 while Rh Bair anak Mam, KM28 Jalan
Positive cases down to 419 yesterday from previous day’s 707 KUCHING: Sarawak today recorded a significant drop in new Covid-19 cases with 419 positive cases compared to 707 cases on Tuesday. The new positive cases bring the total tally in the state to 53,000. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said
KUCHING: The opposition parties should not politicise the decision by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his Cabinet ministers as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state assemblymen and political secretaries to donate a portion of their salaries to the State Disaster Fund. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB)