42 cases with zero fatality
KUCHING: Sarawak’s total COVID-19 cases have increased to 252,945 after 42 new cases were recorded on Saturday (Feb 5). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update, said the cases were categories 1 and 2. “Of the figure, 23 cases are category 1 and 19 are category 2. “Kuching tops the list with […]
Daily cases drop to 11 from 19
KUCHING: Sarawak saw a decreased number of Covid-19 cases on Friday (Jan 28) compared to the previous day’s 19 cases, bringing the overall tally to 252,762. A total of 11 new cases were reported with seven of them in Category 1 while the rest were in Category 2. According to a statement by Sarawak Disaster […]
Lion dances can go ahead during CNY
KUCHING: Lion dance activities will be allowed throughout the upcoming Lunar New Year celebration, according to the latest revised standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The revision follows numerous appeals by various Chinese associations for SDMC to rethink the banning of lion dance performances during the annual cultural celebration. […]
Follow SOPs, Uggah tells ferry users
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ferry users are reminded to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulations set by the authorities. Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was for their own safety after visiting the Triso and Saribas ferry terminals on Thursday (Jan 20). He also […]
Have a safe Chinese New Year, advises Dr Sim
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawakians are advised to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year in moderation and in full compliance with the relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs). “The Chinese New Year celebration is coming and I want everyone to know that we are at the end of the pandemic and heading towards endemic. “So I want everybody […]
Bomba well-prepared; sanitisation at polling stations assured
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has assured that it is well- prepared for the coming 12th state election.Bomba’s three-phase preparations include patrols and readiness at polling stations as well as ensuring that the vote-counting centres are at a high level of security.Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman told the media yesterday that based on the […]
SDMC reiterates conditions for entering Sarawak
KUCHING: Individuals wishing to enter Sarawak still need to apply through the EnterSarawak as well as comply with the application conditions. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) added that applicants needed to include proofs of complete vaccination status and negative Covid-19 test results within three days before entering the state. The committee, in a statement […]
Former patient urges public to always follow Covid-19 prevention SOPs
KUCHING: As a former Covid-19 patient, Nurul Nur Akma Mohd Salleh has always reminded her media colleagues and anyone who is active in outdoor activities to always adhere strictly to Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). The TVS news presenter, who is fondly known as Akma, said those who experienced symptoms should do a swab […]
They have been waiting for the good news
KUCHING: Members of the public welcome the resumption of interstate travel and relaxation in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Nur Afiqah Hassim, 31, a Sarawakian working in Peninsular Malaysia, said she had long been waiting for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement on interstate travel. She was […]
Stay safe, follow the SOPs
KUCHING: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep yesterday (Oct 11) advised everyone to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to keep not only themselves but also others, particularly their family members, healthy. He was commenting on the resumption of interstate travel effective yesterday. Earlier, in line with the federal […]
