Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Sheda chief hopes Southern Zone into Phase 3 soon

KUCHING: The Southern Zone in Sarawak must be patient and adhere strictly to health and safety standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines to flatten the Covid-19 infection rate. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok expressed hope for the Southern Zone to join

New cases in Sarawak up again

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 552 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (Aug 4), an increase of 58 cases from the previous day’s 494 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cumulative total number of cases now stood at 78,763. The Kuching district accounted for 270 new cases; Serian 105 cases;

Backing for PN is to ensure stability

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s backing for the Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government is to ensure stability, says Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu vice-president explained that Sarawak did not want to be dragged into the political conundrum taking place in Peninsular Malaysia. “I cannot speak on

Sarawak Museum celebrates 130th-year-anniversary

KUCHING: Museums have always been the pride of Sarawak as they help to showcase the state’s unique culture and heritage. Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed hopes for museums in the state to be one of the pulling factors in attracting visitors. In saying

Three new clusters detected in Sarawak

KUCHING: The State Health Department on Tuesday (Aug 3) declared three new Covid-19 clusters, namely, the Pasar Stutong 2 cluster in Kuching, the Mega Suai cluster in Subis and the Jalan Kemena Industry Estate 38 cluster in Bintulu. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Pasar Stutong 2 cluster

494 new cases, two deaths recorded

KUCHING:  Sarawak recorded 494 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Aug 3), an increase of 83 cases from the previous day’s 411 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cumulative total number of cases now stood at 78,211. Kuching district accounted for 307 new cases; Serian (57); Subis (32);

Adjust SOP for Phase 3

KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is looking forward to the further reopening of business activities and easing of restrictions as Sarawak move into Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). DCCI secretary-general Libat Langub noted that while DCCI welcomed the prime minister’s recent announcement, there

Cautiously moving into Phase 3 of NRP

KUCHING: There is a need to modify set schedules and tighten standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines to ensure Sarawakians are safe to enter Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).  Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said SDMC would need to discuss this

Emergency or not, reps still need to serve rakyat

KUCHING: Whether there is a proclamation of emergency or not, the present state elected representatives still have an important duty of serving the people, says Lo Khere Chiang. The Batu Kitang assemblyman stressed that he would continue serving and doing the best for his constituents. He noted that the Gabungan

State led by capable leaders

KUCHING: Sarawak has a capable Cabinet led by a far-sighted chief minister who never fails to put the welfare and autonomous rights of Sarawakians first. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to make sure that all rights and privileges of Sarawak and its