Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Only one active evacuation centre in Sarawak

KUCHING: There is only one active evacuation centre (PPS) in Sarawak as of 4pm on Monday (Feb 1). According to a report by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak, the PPS is located in the Serian district. “The active PPS is located at Dewan

Get immediate medical attention if you have symptoms

Anyone with symptoms can report themselves through the MySejahtera app which should eventually link them to their local public health office with the intention of keeping the hospitals informed of their status. – Dr Lavanya KUCHING: Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms should get immediate medical attention so that they can be

171 evacuated to relief centres

KUCHING: A total of 171 flood victims have been moved to evacuation centres (PPS) as of Sunday (Jan 31). A report by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) released today at 4pm said the centres are located in Serian and Simunjan districts. There are

Mayor praises SDMC

KUCHING: Sarawak has managed the Covid-19 pandemic well under the state Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), thanks to constant vigilance and hard work. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng gave the SDMC a pat on the back in his speech released today in conjunction with SDMC’s anniversary

Food aid to be given to villagers

KUCHING: Food aid will be given to Kampung Sungai Ud, Dalat households following the lockdown that started today. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said supplies would be distributed once the Social Welfare Department (JKM) had received the order and packed them. “Kampung Sungai Ud is in lockdown following an

Delays in projects inevitable

KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many sectors including construction and resulted in either the delays or rescheduling of many projects and activities. “It is inevitable that some programmes, projects and activities are delayed and need to be rescheduled due to this pandemic. However, it is also imperative that there

Praise for MCO, CMCO extension

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced the extension of the movement control order (MCO) in Sibu and conditional movement control order (CMCO) in other districts. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas warned that although there was a downward trend in the state’s Covid-19 cases, this was

12th Sarawak State Election

Should we put off polls?

KUCHING: The current State Legislative Assembly (DUN) tenure expires on June 6 this year.But because of the proclamation of Emergency until August 1 to combat the Covid-19 menace, nobody dares say if the 12th state election will be held this year? Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim

Two new clusters identified

KUCHING: Two new Covid-19 clusters have been identified. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Indah Riang Cluster involved Kuching, Serian, Simunjan and Saratok districts, while the Bedayan Cluster involved Serian and Samarahan districts. “The index cluster for the Indah Riang Cluster is Case

Sarawak records one death, fewer positive cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded one Covid-19 related-death today bringing the state’s fatality tally to 34. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the case was admitted into Sibu Hospital on Jan 17 due to breathing difficulties. “Case 1,745 was a 74-year-old local male, and he was