Author: Dania Errissya Ismaili

Yes, extend MCO if cases increase

KUCHING: The Covid-19 cases in Sarawak appear to be increasing every day although the movement control order (MCO) has been in effect for over 11 days. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement, said on Monday the death toll in Sarawak now stood at 322 while the total

Best to continue with targeted only moratorium

KUCHING: In the current pandemic situation, it is best for the government to continue with a targeted only moratorium, and not introduce the deferment of loan payment or blanket moratorium at all, said economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. She pointed out that banks were already providing the Targeted Repayment Assistance

Businesses take hit from SOP travel change

KUCHING: Movement between zones was changed to districts effective May 31, and the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the decision was made after taking into account the current Covid-19 situation. Following this latest development, businesses have been severely impacted. Nurul Ain Aman Umar, 22, who sells satay, said her

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Senator wishes all Happy Gawai Day

KUCHING: Senator Jaziri Alkaf A. Suffian wished everyone a Happy Gawai Day. “This year’s Gawai celebrations may be a little different due to the implementation of the movement control order, which is in effect throughout Sarawak and Malaysia as part of our efforts to reduce the surge of Covid-19 cases,”

Pat on the back for federal and state govts

KUCHING: The Malaysian government and the Sarawak state government are constantly thinking of effective initiatives to help alleviate the burden of the people while safeguarding their safety and well-being, said Senator Jaziri Alkaf A. Suffian. The Bersatu Sarawak leader said he firmly supported the federal government’s decision to undertake a

Thumbs up for MCO

KUCHING: The second movement control order (MCO) in Sarawak comes into force for 14 days from May 29 to June 11. According to standard operating procedures (SOPs), all economic sectors are not allowed to operate during the MCO   except for those listed as essential services. Chairman of the State Disaster

State records 513 new cases, four deaths

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 513 new Covid-19 cases and four deaths on Sunday (May 30). The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said these brought the cumulative total number of cases to 46,675 and the death toll to 284 persons. “The districts that recorded cases today are Kuching district with 117 cases,

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Tanjung Bundong Cluster latest cluster in Sarawak

KUCHING: The State Health Department declared one new cluster in Samarahan District today. The Tanjung Bundong Cluster is a community cluster detected in Kampung Tanjung Bundong Tradisi and Kampung Tanjung Bundong Lot Phase 1 and 2, Kota Samarahan. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said of the 41 individuals screened,

State records highest daily death toll at nine cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded its highest number of daily Covid-19 death with nine fatalities today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this brought the death toll due to Covid-19 in the state to 272. Five of the fatalities were reported in Sibu, two in Miri

Lockdown from 29 May until June 11

KUCHING: A lockdown has been declared throughout Sarawak from May 29 until June 11. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in announcing this today, said the declaration of movement control order (MCO) was approved by the National Security Council (NSC) Sarawak. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the statewide