Author: Ivy Maria Christopher

Ramadan gifts part of CSR initiatives

KUCHING: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Kuching organised a ‘Ramadan Drive Thru’ programme at its office compound on Wednesday. The programme adapted the gotong-royong concept in preparing and distributing bubur lambuk (savoury porridge) to the public. Staff members of the main sponsor, Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd, were invited to participate in

State records five new deaths

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded five new Covid-19 fatalities on Thursday (May 6), bringing the state’s death toll to 195. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 191th death was Case 31,927 involving a local 44-year-old man who was rushed to the health clinic in Bintangor when he was found to be

391 new cases, five more fatalities recorded

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 391 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths today, taking the cumulative total to 33,477 cases and a death toll of 195. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that 64.45 percent of the new cases were detected in Sibu, Bintulu, Miri, Kapit and Kuching districts. “Sibu recorded

EMCO for seven longhouses, one village till May 12

KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) as announced by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today (May 5) will be imposed on seven longhouses and one village. The committee said that the EMCO will be enforced at Rumah Sali, Rumah Seliau and Rumah Inyang in Kanowit; Rumah Amrose, Rumah

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Two new clusters declared in Sarawak

KUCHING: The State Health Department (JKNS) today (May 5) declared two new Covid-19 clusters in Sarawak. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the two new clusters are Tanjong Kibong Cluster in Sibu and Jalan Sawit Cluster in Sarikei. “The Tanjong Kibong Cluster is a workplace cluster that involves a

Review of minimum wage rate welcomed

KUCHING: Many members of the public welcome the review of the minimum wage rate by the federal government. They point out that the current minimum wage was insufficient to make ends meet in view of the increasing costs of living.   Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the review in

Nurses share emotional experience dealing with pandemic

Healthcare workers in the country have been working tirelessly around the clock to save as many lives as possible in the ongoing battle against Covid-19. Since the first case was reported in Malaysia on Jan 25 last year, the disease has infected more than 400,000 nationwide, as per the Ministry

State records two new deaths

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two new Covid-19 fatalities today (Apr 29), bringing the death toll to 173. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 172nd death involved case 29,076, a 90-year-old local woman who was found unconscious at home by her family members. “The case was referred to Kapit Hospital on

Two new deaths, 522 new cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 522 new cases and two fatalities today with the total number of cases nationwide for the same day standing at 3,332. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 140 of these cases were reported in Bintulu District, Sibu (96), Miri (69), Kuching (58), Kanowit (40), Selangau (15),

Schools closure extended to May 10

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has agreed to extend the period of closure for learning institutions under the purview of Ministry of Education (MOE) and other private learning institutions registered with MOE, including international schools from May 4 until May 10. “The decision was made during a meeting