Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Two new deaths bring state’s fatalities to 101

KUCHING: The state recorded two Covid-19 related deaths today bringing the total number of fatalities to 101. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said both deaths were recorded in Sibu. The 100th fatality was Case 9,605, a local 72-year-old woman, who was treated in Sibu Hospital. “She was receiving treatment at

Spike in cases again with 308 new cases recorded today

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 308 new Covid-19 positive cases today bringing the total number thus far to 14,963. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said of the number, 66 were recorded in Serian, Bintulu (60), Sibu (58), Meradong (46), Miri (40), Kuching (11), Samarahan (eight), Beluru (five), Betong (four), Kapit (three), Bukit

State records 141 new cases, no death

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 141 new Covid-19 positive cases on Wednesday (Mar 24) bringing the total number of cases in the state thus far to 14,655. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said of the number, 34 cases were recorded in Miri, Bintulu (27), Serian (25), Sibu (17), Samarahan

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New cluster emerges in Serian: Chupak Cluster

KUCHING: The Health Department has identified a new Covid-19 cluster in Serian District. The Chupak Cluster, named after Kampung Chupak, Siburan, is a community cluster. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the index case was a 27-year-old local woman. “She was detected through screening of symptomatic individuals on March 9.

Two new deaths reported

KUCHING: Two deaths related to Covid-19 were reported in Sarawak today bringing the total number to 99. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the deaths were recorded in Sibu. The committee said the 98th death case was Case 13,143, a local 71-year-old man, who was treated at Sibu Hospital for

Water supply to every household by 2025

KUCHING: The implementation of the Sarawak Water Supply Grid Masterplan is a major key in ensuring that every household in the state will have sufficient water supply by 2025. Utility Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said his ministry continuous to work hard to undertake a very heavy task

Water Supply Ordinance 1994 to be amended

KUCHING: The Utilities Ministry will look into amendments to the Water Supply Ordinance 1994 after the state election.   Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the amendments will allow the corporatisation of water supply bodies. Having said that, he pointed out the tabling of the amendments was

Integrity vital to ensure good governance practices

KUCHING: Integrity remains as one of the important factors which determines how one delivers and fulfils his/her duty, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He applauded the Kuching Water Board on the success of creating and publishing the Organisation Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) 2021-2025. “Integrity is vital for

Public want only leaders with merit

KUCHING: Members of the public agree with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg that positions of leadership in Sarawak should be given to those with merit. Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed this recently when officiating at the recent International Women’s Day celebration at Wisma Bapa Malaysia

Looking to the skies with hope

KUCHING: With the Covid-19 pandemic affecting almost every economic sector including the job market, many fresh graduates are facing challenges in securing employment. Trainee pilots are also in the same boat given how the aviation industry is one of the most affected by the pandemic. Mohd Rozaimie Ramlie, 24, a