KUCHING: Two new clusters were declared by the State Health Department (JKNS) today — the Lorong Desa Senadin Cluster in Miri District and the Batu Gong Cluster in Serian. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Lorong Desa Senadin Cluster was a community cluster involving a maritime training centre
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 213 new positive Covid-19 cases today (Mar 26), bringing the state’s tally to 15,176. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 46 of these cases were reported in Bintulu District, Miri (39), Sibu (35), Kuching (23), Serian (23), Kapit (14), Samarahan (11), Julau (eight), Sarikei (six), Sri
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to extend the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Sarawak in view of the prevailing high number of cases in the state. In a statement today, they said this two-week extension would be effective from 12.01am on Mar 30 to 11.59pm
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday. The purpose of the visit was to discuss manpower issues and various other related matters. Also present was Deputy Chief
KUCHING: Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) Commercial has announced a collaboration between its digital platform Sara-X, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS), and beauty/health company Allunique, involving the Micro-Franchise Loan Scheme. Centexs Commercial general manager Mohamad Shahren Mohamad Yusri said this initiative, which would be available starting Thursday (March 25), would
KUCHING: China and Sarawak should forge greater cooperation concerning the Covid-19 vaccine in efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, said Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching Cheng Guangzhong. “Chinese vaccines have arrived in Malaysia and will play an important role in Malaysia and Sarawak’s fight against the
KUCHING: China is willing to assist Sarawak in its development, including infrastructure and technology, says Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Cheng Guangzhong. He said one example was high-end bridge construction, which required strong technical support and the manufacturing industry. “China is well-known for its strong ability
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap has again reminded Democratic Action Party (DAP) lawmakers about representing their constituents effectively and in a positive manner. He said they should bring their concerns to the relevant authorities and apply for or secure the funds to solve
MIRI: Once completed, the proposed Miri-Marudi, Marudi-Mulu (Kuala Melinau) and Long Panai-Long Lama road project will provide safe and reliable connectivity to the longhouses in the Tutoh-Baram area and open up the area for greater economic activities for the benefit of the Baram communities. Highland Development Agency (HDA) deputy chairman
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) does not just focus on consumers but also on traders to ensure the continuity of their businesses, especially during these challenging times. The minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said assistance is given to traders based on two principles —
