Malaysia’s top pandemic state with 960 cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a shocking total of 960 Covid-19 positive cases today, the highest in a single day in Malaysia, bringing the state’s tally to 22,920. The new cases also took the total number of infections in the country to 370,528 since the pandemic began. This is the first time in Sarawak that it had […]
Imminent threat of fourth wave
BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from April 10 up to noon today. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 367,000. KUALA LUMPUR: Was yesterday’s sharp hike in new Covid-19 cases an indication of an imminent “fourth wave”? Just a few days ago, Senior Minister (Security) […]
Strict compliance with SOP at Ramadan buffets
BY BALKISH AWANG KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to allow food and beverage (F&B) outlets to offer Ramadan buffets and operate up to 6am during the fasting month is a relief to eateries and hotels that hope to recover some of the losses they suffered following the restrictions on movements imposed since March last year. […]
Allow urban schools to implement home-based learning
BINTULU: The Education Department should allow urban schools in Bintulu to implement learning through the Home-Based Teaching and Learning Method (PdPR). Minister in charge of Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was essential following the drastic increase in positive cases involving schools in urban areas in Bintulu. […]
Close schools only if situation requires
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) is concerned about the spike in Covid-19 cases statewide. KGBS president Ahmad Malie is urging the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to make the right call regarding the operations of schools. “The Sarawak Headmasters Council (MGBS) recommends that if schools need to be closed, it should be done […]
Sarawak records 512 new cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 512 Covid-19 positive cases on Thursday (April 15), bringing the state’s tally to 21,960. This is the third time daily cases in Sarawak have exceeded the half-thousand mark, with the highest being 607 cases recorded on April 13 – the only time it surpassed the 600 mark. Bintulu district recorded the highest […]
People too scared to go to market
SIBU: The increase in Covid-19 positive cases recorded in Sibu on Friday (April 9) has made the night market seemed gloomy with fewer customers. Despite the good weather, the first night at the Butterfly Garden last Friday showed that the market was not well-patronised. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Councilor Clarence Ting today said he […]
Sarawak records 296 new cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a total of 296 Covid-19 positive cases today bringing the state’s tally to 19,558. Of these, Bintulu district reported 101 cases, Kuching (41), Miri (35), Sibu (32), Matu (26), Subis (nine), Serian (eight), Kanowit, Sarikei and Samarahan with seven each, Julau (six), Meradong (five), Marudi (three), Tebedu, Bau and Kapit had two […]
SOPs for entry into Bintulu to be adjusted
KUCHING: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is adjusting some of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to entry into Bintulu. “For example, for lorry drivers, they are allowed to take one test within 14 days. One test covers 14 days, if they want to transit through Bintulu,” said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) […]
Try not to go to Bintulu
KUCHING: Kakus constituents residing in Tatau District are urged to not go to Bintulu District unless necessary. Assistant Native Laws and Customs Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai reminded that this was to break the Covid-19 transmission chain. “Likewise, for those who are in Bintulu or urban areas, they are also not encouraged to return to […]
