KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded the highest number of positive Covid-19 cases with 2,992 cases on Thursday (Sept 2), bringing the cumulative figure to 121,964 cases to date. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) also revealed that 2,986 (99.8 percent) of the cases are Category 1 and Category 2. “However, the
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded seven Covid-19 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the toll to 533. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the fatalities comprised mostly elderly people aged 60 and above, and have a history of comorbid diseases. “The state’s 527th Covid-19 death was a 62-year-old woman from Kuching who was
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (Sept 1) – 2,414, while the cumulative cases now stands at 118,972. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that 2,407 (99.71 per cent) of the cases were Category 1 and Category 2, with three Category
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, on Tuesday (Aug 31). The purpose of the courtesy call was to brief the chief minister regarding the development status of the International
KUCHING: Vaccination certificates will be distributed to business operators in the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) areas in the first week of September. MBKS mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng said businesses such as shopping malls, private businesses, supermarkets and eateries would receive the certificates from the council. “The certificates will
KUCHING: The provision of a temporary hawker centre operated by the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has helped small traders affected by the Covid-19 pandemic to make ends meet. Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian praised the council’s initiative, saying this was a good policy to help traders rebuild their economy.
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday (Aug 27), aiming to do more for the local community despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said he was confident that together with his fellow councillors, support from staff, government departments,
KUCHING: The Ninth Borneo International Frog Race 2021 has received an overwhelming response, attracting participants from all over Borneo despite being held virtually for the first time. “Sarawak is home to almost 120 amphibious species. “The mountainous areas are home to countless plant and animal species such as pitcher plants,
KUCHING: The 9th International Bornean Frog Race 2021 aims to promote amphibian conservation among the public as well as enhance the livelihoods of local communities and exposure to Borneo’s biodiversity. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said this during its launching, on Thursday (Aug 26)
KUCHING: A community cluster has been declared in Kampung Opar, Bau after 66 villagers including the index case tested positive for Covid-19. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 131people involved in the Opar Cluster have been swab with 66 persons including the index case tested positive and 40 others
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