KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 203 new positive Covid-19 cases today, a new record high for the state. Of the number, 120 cases were recorded in Sibu, Kanowit (43), Kuching (12), Betong (eight), Bintulu and Samarahan (five each), Miri (four), Dalat (three), while Kapit, Pakan and Serian each recorded one case. The
KUCHING: Malaysia will win the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by January 2022, a political analyst opined. Datuk Peter Minos said the country will see economic recovery, but patience and understanding are vital during this crucial time. “Malaysia Boleh as we used to say and I predict that about a
Songket and keringkam gallery highlights importance of textile in Sarawak’s rich history KUCHING: Through the “Legasi-Regenerasi” (Legacy-Regeneration) thematic concept, the Songket and Keringkam Gallery projects the importance of textile in the Sarawak Malay heritage. As part of the Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKShe) initiative to protect and preserve the city’s
KUCHING: Only one evacuation centre (PPS) in Serian District remains in operation, and it currently houses 325 flood victims, as of Monday (Jan 18). A statement from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Sarawak Civil Defense Force (APM) said the PPS SK Tanah Puteh was the only one left.
KUCHING: The public plays a significant role in ensuring that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being adhered to, said Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor said that the council was conducting regular spot checks on SOP compliance. “We are strengthening our enforcement team for checking
KUCHING: A total of 679 flood victims have been moved to evacuation centres (PPS) as of Sunday. A report by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Sarawak Civil Defense Force (APM) released Sunday at 4pm said the centres are located in Kuching and Serian divisions. The Dewan Masyarakat Kamaruddin
KUCHING: All business chamber associations must come together to appeal to the government to provide more assistance to small business operators, hawkers and petty traders, said Bell Bernard Anggan. The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) treasurer-general said that another stimulus package can be introduced to help those who
KUCHING: Sarawak needs another Drug Rehabilitation Centre, said Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He revealed today that Sarawak’s Drug Eradication Action Council had appealed to the federal government for the centre to be built in Miri for the Northern Zone. Harden was presenting the One-Stop Committee
KUCHING: One hundred and twenty-seven Integrated Operations/Intervention Programmes for Drug and Substance Issues were conducted by the One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drugs and substance abuse issues (OSC MIDS) in Kuching district last year, compared to 100 programmes in 2019. Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis today
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a bad weather warning for Sarawak. Kuching, Serian, Samarahan and Sri Aman have been issued an ‘orange’ weather alert with continuous heavy rain. However, a sunny and dry weather with a maximum temperature of 32 degree Celsius is forecasted for Friday (Jan
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