Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

One death, 290 positive cases

KUCHING: The state recorded 290 Covid-19 positive cases today (Apr 3) bringing the total number of cases to 17,135 to date. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said, 86 cases were reported in Kuching; Bintulu (81); Miri (36); Sibu (22); Serian (20); Samarahan (seven); Kapit and Subis (six

Kampung Binyu Cluster detected

KUCHING: The State Health Department has announced a new cluster — Kampung Binyu Cluster — today (Apr 3). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated that the cluster is a community cluster involving a wedding ceremony in Kampung Binyu, Jalan Tanjung Bako here. “This cluster was detected when several symptomatic individuals

Jayum Jawan

Celebrate democracy, contest first then form partnership

KUCHING: The formation of the next federal government will benefit the people as it will be built on a broader consensus among Malaysians. Political analyst Prof Dr Jayum Jawan predicted that the next general election will be an open field with no coalitions showing that they can command a clear

GPS ties with PN unaffected

KUCHING: The relationship between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) remains unaffected with the ongoing spat between Umno and Bersatu. Universiti Malaya political analyst Prof Madya Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said however, this could change if Umno decides to retract its support for the federal government in

No to interstate travel, yes to inter-district travel

KUCHING: The public have mixed feelings about the possibility of interstate and inter-district travel during the upcoming Hari Raya celebration. Recently, the federal government stated that it would decide soon on whether to allow interstate travel during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. “The government will review the matter and make

Tarawih prayers allowed at mosques during Ramadan

KUCHING: Majlis Islam Sarawak (MIS) allows tarawih prayers to be performed at mosques during Ramadan, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “However, we will soon announce the specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Ramadan after the state Islamic Council’s meeting,” said the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office for

Two zones turn green taking state total to eight

KUCHING: Tatau and Pusa have turned green after zero case was recorded in both districts in the last two weeks. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that now Sarawak has a total of eight green zones. “Song district turned orange today (March 28) after recording a total of 35

All parties urged to help green the state

KUCHING: As Sarawak has been endowed with a rich array of flora and fauna all parties must play their roles to ensure the state is always green with a healthy environment for the future generation. An information officer for the Forest Sarawak Department, Mohammad Saiful Amre Abdullah, said the state’s

Three new clusters detected

KUCHING: Three new Covid-19 clusters have been identified by the State Health Department — Jalan Gridbid Cluster, Kampung Baru Hilir Cluster, and Jalan Tanjung Kidurong Cluster. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated that the Jalan Gridbid Cluster in Miri is a community cluster. “The case index to this cluster

Sarawak already planted more trees than other states

KUCHING: Compared to all states, Sarawak has so far planted the most number of trees under the Malaysian Greening Campaign that was launched last January 5 with a target of planting 100 million trees nationwide by 2025. The state Forestry Department director Datuk Hamden Mohammad stated that he is confident