Author: Clement Erik Wong

Sarawak back to green again

KUCHING: Sarawak has been categorised as a green zone after no locally transmitted case was recorded in Kuching and Serian Districts for the past 14 days. “Today the districts of Kuching and Serian have changed status from yellow to green,” said the State Disaster Management Committee in a statement issued

Zero streak continues

KUCHING: The state again recorded zero positive Covid-19 cases yesterday, with the cumulative total remaining at 681 cases while the total number of deaths from the virus remains at 19 to date. According to the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), three individuals are still receiving treatment at hospital isolation wards.

Party helps resident apply for aid

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central has successfully assisted a resident here to apply for the Death Compassionate Assistance (BIK). The recipient, Kueh, was granted the aid following the passing of her brother who was a Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holder last month. “Kueh’s brother passed away last

Minister gets update on Kuching Barrage

KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin made a working visit to the Kuching Barrage today. The purpose was to get an update on the barrage and ship lock operation and its performance on flood prevention for Kuching district. He was also briefed on issues and challenges facing the management

Strictly preventing open burning

KUCHING: The state will intensify its efforts in terms of monitoring and enforcement in preventing open burning during the expected haze season. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Divisional Disaster Management Committees (DDMCs) had been ordered to keep a lookout in their respective divisions

Samarahan, Lundu districts now green zones

KUCHING: The districts of Samarahan and Lundu have now been categorised as a green zone. This comes after no Covid-19 cases were reported in the districts for the past 14 days. However, Kuching still remains yellow, with one case reported in the last 14 days. “Serian District is also still

Mandatory screening extended until Aug 31

KUCHING: The mandatory screening conducted at all of Sarawak’s main entrances has been extended until August 31. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the admission of all Malaysians from West Malaysia, Sabah, and Labuan entering Sarawak will undergo compulsory screening at all main entrances to

No new case detected

KUCHING: Sarawak did not detect any new case of Covid-19 on Tuesday (Aug 11), making the total number of recorded cases to remain unchanged at 681 cases. According to State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, there were three new cases that had recovered and discharged

Schools reopen on Aug 17

KUCHING: All primary and secondary schools in the state will reopen on August 17. This was announced by State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas when delivering the committee’s daily Covid-19 update on Tuesday (Aug 11). The reopening comes after a significant decrease in Covid-19 cases

Sarawak looking to improve nature areas

KUCHING: The state government will look into the feasibility of boosting potential nature areas nearby Kuching city. In his remarks, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah agreed that areas such as Padawan, Bengoh, and Bau possessed adequate natural attractions that could be improved. “We are working