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Positive case tally now at 301,883

KUCHING: The number of COVID-19 cases in Sarawak dropped today from 413 to 385, taking the tally to 301,883. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated that of the total, 101 cases were in category 1 and 282 were in category 2, while there was only one case each in

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Opposition lacks traction

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak and other state opposition parties need to come up with new issues if they are to forge a solid coalition against the current state government. “DAP Sarawak calling for unity among other opposition parties and forming a solid coalition is not really a surprise

Counter terror units take policing to new level

WITH the ever-present threat of extremism and terrorism, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been leaving nothing to chance to ensure the safety of the public and peace in the country. PDRM’s Bomb Disposal Unit (UPB) and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) Unit play a key role

State seeks more attractions as tourism revival begins

KUCHING: Tourism is expected to again flourish with the reopening of the country’s borders and Sarawak wants more items on its arsenal of attractions to draw more tourists to the state. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, in this instance, has called on

Give priority to needy villagers

PADAWAN: A village chief here has urged those who want to help the needy to contact him first. “I am grateful the villagers get help from concerned parties who are willing to come to our village to hand out supplies and essential items to ease their burden,” said Kampung Semban

Call for review of compulsory booster dose

———————————– SIBU: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been asked to review the implementation of the revocation of COVID-19 vaccination certificates for individuals who fail to get the booster dose before April 1. Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, who said this yesterday, said based on data

Special Police Day prayers

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kota Samarahan district police held Friday prayers in conjunction with the 215th Police Day. The district police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said yesterday was the first time they held the prayers at Surau Al-Madani at the  district police headquarters here.  Sudirman gave the sermon while   Sub Insp Sabudin

Bomba’s ties with Radio Emergency Drone Sarawak crucial in emergency response

KUCHING: Radio communication equipment is crucial to Bomba’s (Fire and Rescue Department) swift response to emergencies. “Information relayed to Bomba from the community using radio communication equipment allows our personnel to respond to distress calls, especially in hard to reach areas. “Thus, our relationship with the Radio Emergency Drone Sarawak

High Court ruling timely and clears any confusion, says deputy minister

SIBU: The Kuching High Court’s decision to rule Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) for late handover of properties in Sarawak only starting from Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), not from the date of booking, was welcomed by Deputy Minister II for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee.

Hamdany goes from sim racing to real racing

KUCHING: From the racing simulator to real world racing, an 18-year-old Sarawakian has finished third in the Toyota Gazoo Racing at Sepang International Circuit. In a social media post on Thursday (March 24), Sarawak Esports Association (Sesa) said Mohd Hamdany won the third place in the race held on March