KUCHING: Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee is of the view that in Sarawak, the easing of the movement control order (MCO) should be done cautiously and in stages, with local needs taken into account. “We need to have our own considerations. We
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok has advised against prolonging the movement control order (MCO). He said doing so might result in the government’s stimulus packages going to waste. Sim pointed out that the stimulus packages by both the federal and
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has commended the decision to impose a conditional movement control order (CMCO) as of May 4, as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. “I am happy to hear the good news from our Prime Minister on
KUCHING: Will Sarawak implement the conditional movement control order (CMCO) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today? Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said he would have to discuss with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg first and decide if Sarawak
KUCHING: The first batch of 287 Sarawakian students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) arrived here today. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas was present to monitor the students’ arrival and the implementation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs). He said that of the 287 students, 26 would
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing agrees with the resumption of some economic activities under the conditional movement control order (CMCO), but cautions that the opening of food and beverage outlets in red zones needs to be reviewed carefully, especially in Sarawak. This should
KUCHING: Sarawak should emulate the federal government’s decision to open up the economy, Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok said today. He said that such an initiative would help expedite the recovery progress of the state’s economy and avoid mass unemployment, which
KUCHING: Several hospitals in the state received intensive care unit (ICU) beds for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, courtesy of Petronas. The donations were made recently via the national oil company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm Yayasan Petronas. Two of the beds were delivered to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here
KUCHING: Sarawak will determine its own standard operating procedures (SOPs) before deciding to open up its economic sectors via the conditional movement control order (CMCO). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the state government was studying and considering the matter. “Sarawak has to take into account the economy and
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two more positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total number to 509 since the first case was reported on March 13. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said both cases were from Kuching. It also said Betong was declared a green zone since no positive cases were
