Sarawak studying efficacy of China vaccines
KUCHING: Sarawak is conducting studies though its research centres on the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines produced by China. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in revealing this, said the Chinese government had recently approved the conditional mass use of Covid-19 vaccine produced by Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac Biotech, China’s second […]
Work together to keep Kapit safe
KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is pleading to Sarawakians for their cooperation to prevent Kapit Division from becoming the next Covid-19 hotspot. He raised his concern following the 78 cases reported in the Kapit Division on Feb 7, with 25 cases in Kapit District, Song District (50), […]
Increased testing capacity in Sarawak
KUCHING: The state and federal governments have each contributed two mobile Biosafety Level (BSL) Molecular Laboratories (M-LAB) for hospitals in the state to increase its Covid-19 testing capacity. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government contributed one M-LAB unit each to Limbang Hospital and Kapit Hospital, […]
Best CNY ang pow is to stay at home
KUCHING: The best ang pow for Sarawakians this coming Chinese New Year is to stay at home, said Minister Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Together with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng and councillors, Dr Sim recently lit up Chinese New Year lights at MBKS markets […]
Play your role: Dr Sim
KUCHING: Unless all Sarawakians cooperate and seriously play their respective roles in the war against Covid-19, Sarawak will suffer the same fate as West Malaysia and Sabah, cautioned Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said this cooperation and sacrifice was required even with the implementation of stricter Covid-19 policies […]
Milan Square undergoes active case detection
KUCHING: Active case detection (ACD) for Covid-19 was carried out at Milan Square, Jalan Wan Alwi here on Monday (Jan 11). This was done following the declaration of the Stutong Cluster on Jan 3, which has recorded 23 cases as of Sunday. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the […]
Upgrading of sport facilities in Batu Kawa
By Indun Silong KUCHING: The sport facilities in Batu Kawa were constantly being upgraded so that they can be used by all age groups. Batu Kawa Assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said they would continue to monitor the facilities needed by the public in the area. “This is why we are developing Ang […]
Sim clarifies Stutong Cluster
KUCHING: The Covid-19 cluster named Stutong Cluster which was declared on Jan 3 is not related to the previous cluster that involved the Stutong Community Market here. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian had advised the public not to confuse Stutong Cluster with the Stutong Community Market Cluster. “Understand […]
Concern over ‘fourth Covid-19 wave’
KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is worried over the safety of Sarawakians after three Indonesians tested positive for Covid-19 as reported last Sunday (Dec 27). He said Case 1,106 went back to Indonesia and re-entered Sarawak via illegal trails, while Cases 1,107 and 1,108 went missing after […]
Blessing ceremony for new deity
KUCHING: Despite the heat on Sunday morning (Dec 27), many worshippers gathered at Lu Yi Pek Kong Temple at the Third Mile here to welcome a new deity. The blessing ceremony was graced by Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. According to a representative of Sah Kong Martial Arts […]