Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Unauthorised activities under CMCO

KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced the extension of the existing conditional movement control order (CMCO) statewide to March 1. The zones under the CMCO are Kuching (Kuching, Samarahan and Serian), Sri Aman, Sarikei (Sarikei and Betong), Mukah, Bintulu, Miri, Beluru, Subis, Bekenu, Telang Usan, Marudi, Limbang, Sibu,

Forgetfulness, carelessness, negligence cause fires

KUCHING: The public must remember that fires are often caused by forgetfulness, carelessness and negligence, said Khirudin Drahman. The State Fire and Rescue Department director pointed out that knowing what to do in the event of a fire can help to minimise the impact. He said this during the launch

Sarawak to have own vaccination programme

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is working closely with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) to facilitate the vaccination programme for the state. Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government is adjusting the national vaccination programme to suit Sarawak better. He pointed out

High spirits for a modified CNY

KUCHING: As the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic is still going on, festive seasons have to be celebrated in moderation. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently shared the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration which is this Friday (Feb 12). It said this is to

Melanaus used to live in longhouses

KUCHING: Longhouses are often synonymous with the Iban but a lot of people are not aware of the fact that the Melanau once lived in longhouses too. Dr Jeniri Amir, Melanau Historical and Culture researcher as well as author of the book ‘Masyarakat Melanau di Sarawak’, said that the Melanau

Lubok Antu, Telang Usan now green zones

KUCHING: The districts of Lubok Antu and Telang Usan are now green zones. This after no locally transmitted case of Covid-19 was detected or reported in the two districts in the past 14 days. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Samarahan and Subis had returned to yellow. “Samarahan District recorded

SugarBun X Nestle lucky draw winners get RM2,500 SenQ vouchers

KUCHING: SB Supplies & Logistics, the franchisor of SugarBun, together with Nestle Products Sdn Bhd announced the winners of a joint lucky draw that offered prizes amounting to RM20,000 on Monday (Feb 8). The ‘SugarBun X Nestle: Eat & Draw Lucky Draw Contest’ was held from November to December last

Samarahan businesses SOPs compliant

KUCHING: Most business operators continue to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and follow directives from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) as well as the local councils. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos said that business operators have been reaching out to the local council

Sarawak records three new deaths

KUCHING:Sarawak recorded three new Covid-19 related deaths — one each in Kuching, Miri and Sibu today, taking the state’s death tally to 42. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said in Kuching, case 2,282 was a local male, aged 40, who was screened at a health clinic on Jan 17. “He

Kampung Pinang undergoes active case detection

KOTA SAMARAHAN: An active case detection (ACD) for Covid-19 was carried out in Kampung Pinang here today. The Samarahan Division Disaster Management Committee ordered the ACD operation to be conducted following the recent increase in positive cases in the area. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), in a report, said a