Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Tania Lam

Elevation of Balai Ringin sub-district will facilitate three zones

BALAI RINGIN: The elevation of Balai Ringin into a sub-district will facilitate the administration of the three zones under it, said its assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He explained that he had divided his constituency into three administrative zones, with Zone A involving Serian, Zone B (Simunjan), and Zone C (Sri

SOPs for entry into Bintulu to be adjusted

KUCHING: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is adjusting some of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to entry into Bintulu. “For example, for lorry drivers, they are allowed to take one test within 14 days. One test covers 14 days, if they want to transit through Bintulu,” said

Ramadan programmes allowed subject to SOPs

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to allow the holding of Ramadan ‘Pengimarahan’ programmes (Program Pengimarahan Ramadan) at mosques and suraus, subject to the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on Apr 1.  During the Covid-19 update press conference today, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said

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New cluster declared in Sungai Gemuan, Meradong

KUCHING: The State Health Department (JKNS) has declared a new cluster dubbed the Sungai Gemuan Cluster in Meradong. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this brings to 45 active clusters in the state as of Friday (Apr 9). “Of the total, 15 clusters reported

Highest daily cases in the country at 555

KUCHING: Sarawak reported a new record high of 555 Covid-19 cases today, making it the state with the highest number of daily cases reported nationwide. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this brought the state’s tally to 19,262 cases. He said 115 of the

Everyone’s responsible to maintain integrity

KUCHING: The Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) is a template and guideline in combating corruption among civil servants, however, the cooperation of people of integrity is also needed. In saying this, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip commended the efforts made by the Ministry of

Ministry implements anti-corruption policy

KUCHING: Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development permanent secretary Edwin Abit hopes that their Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) will be applied in the daily tasks and work culture of all staff within the ministry, including departments and agencies under it. He said this at the launch

Centex webinar benefits aspiring entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The key to success in the beauty and health industry is knowledge, skill and authentication, said Zunainah Zaini, owner of Putri Sejinjang Spa. “Once you have the knowledge and experience, it is important to acquire the Malaysian skill certification (SKM). With sound knowledge and accredited certification, it will smoothen

EMCO for two locations Apr 8 to 21

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to enforce an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) on Kampung Serpan Laut, Asajaya and the Sri Aman prison and staff quarters, Sri Aman. “This directive is effective from Apr 8 to Apr 21,” SDMC said in a statement today. SDMC said

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Health Department declares two new clusters

KUCHING: The State Health Department (JKNS) has declared two new clusters, namely the Jalan Bangunan Kerajaan Cluster in Beluru and the Sungai Kawi Cluster in Meradong. With this, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said there were 42 active clusters in the state as of today. “Of this total, 13