KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 663 Covid-19 positive cases yesterday (May 23), bringing the state’s tally to 42,283. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 320 cases or 48.27 percent of the new cases were detected in Sibu, Kuching and Miri districts. Sibu district accounted for 112 new cases; Kuching 105; Miri
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded three new Covid-19 fatalities yesterday (May 23), bringing the state’s death toll to 252. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement, said the 250th death was Case 35,280, a 73-year-old local woman who was treated at Bintulu Hospital for breathing difficulties. “The case was found
MIRI: The Miri City Day art competition is offering attractive prizes to winners including a special award and mayor’s challenge trophy. The competition is jointly organised by Riam Institute of Technology (RiamTec) and Miri City Council. RiamTec dean Chua Min Fui said the institution has been partnering with MCC and
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) will continue to deliver quality services to Mirians despite the challenges brought about by Covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the council had made several improvements on their service delivery in order to meet the high expectations of Mirians. “Despite the difficult
KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Wesak Day and Gawai Dayak celebrations will be officially released and circulated tomorrow. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today stated that the SOPs will be issued by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) through its official website. The committee also
KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) was implemented at two more longhouses in the state from Sunday (May 16) until May 29. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement today said that the two longhouses in Saratok district were Rumah (Rh) Entingi Nanga Ingu Kabo Krian and Rh
KUCHING: The State Health Department has declared a new cluster dubbed the Kampung Boyan cluster in Kuching district on Sunday (May 16). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement, said that it was a community cluster detected involving three families in Kampung Boyan. “Of the 69 individuals who were
KUCHING: The government must build a platform for the youth to perform and excel in order for them to contribute back to the society. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth secretary-general Milton Foo noted that there is still room to improve on in regard to the development and empowerment of
KUCHING: It is crucial that the voices and representation from Sarawak be included in efforts to empower the nation’s youth, said Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth chief stated that the federal government’s commitment to empower the nation’s youth was a shared effort. He was commenting
KUCHING: The government’s firm commitment to continue empowering the youth shows the great value placed upon the youth as national asset in nation building, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports said this in support of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s recent announcement on how