KUCHING:Sarawak recorded three new Covid-19 related deaths — one each in Kuching, Miri and Sibu today, taking the state’s death tally to 42. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said in Kuching, case 2,282 was a local male, aged 40, who was screened at a health clinic on Jan 17. “He
KOTA SAMARAHAN: An active case detection (ACD) for Covid-19 was carried out in Kampung Pinang here today. The Samarahan Division Disaster Management Committee ordered the ACD operation to be conducted following the recent increase in positive cases in the area. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), in a report, said a
KUCHING: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) recently issued a statement which stated that six categories of students of higher learning institutions will be allowed to return to their respective campuses beginning March 1. These six categories include certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree and postgraduate students who need to conduct clinical
KUCHING: Academicians are of the opinion that the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) made a wise decision to allow the six categories of students to return to their respective campuses. This follows the ministry’s statement released last Sunday regarding students from institutions of higher learning being allowed to return to
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
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
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
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
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
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