KUCHING: Sarawakians who defy the mandatory nation-wide movement control order, which began yesterday, could be hauled up by the authorities. Under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, eatery operators and patrons found guilty of ignoring the order are looking at a prison term of between two and
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee has praised Sarawakians who have complied with the movement control order issued by the government. The order came into effect yesterday and will last until the end of the month in an effort to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Two lives have
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded its biggest day-to-day jump in the number of infected cases of Covid-19. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Sarawak yesterday registered 11 new positive Covid-19 cases, bring the total of the number over the past three days to 20. “Miri recorded
KUCHING: Fire destroyed 60 per cent of a premises selling automotive spare parts at Jalan Bengan, Kuching By Pass early yesterday morning. A Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesman said the department was informed about the fire at 2.20am. Firemen from two fire stations at Batu Lintang and Tabuan Jaya
KUCHING: Two people had to be extricated from their vehicles after a two-vehicle collision at Jalan Diplomatic yesterday. A spokesperson of the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the department was informed of the collision at approximately 6.55am. A team of firefighters from Petra Jaya fire station deployed to
Positive cases up from zero to nine forcing cancellations of major events state-wide KUCHING: Sarawak has six new Covid-19 cases, increasing the statewide total to nine positive tests as the disease continues to spread, forcing cancellations of major events statewide. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas
KUCHING: A man in his 30s suffered significant burns to his body from a fire that broke out at Kampung Tabuan Tengah yesterday. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson said the fire that started at 9.48am razed four houses. Three fire stations: Padungan, Petra Jaya and Tabuan Jaya were
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded its first Covid-19 cases, with three persons testing positive for the virus. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the first and second cases are from the cluster who attended the Ijtimak (religious gathering) at Sri Petaling Mosque in Selangor from Feb
KUCHING: Any updates or information pertaining to Covid-19 will be issued by the State Disaster Management Committee. Therefore, the committee’s secretariat seeks the cooperation of the public to not share unverified or fake news pertaining to Covid-19 through social messaging platforms, social media or print media. For verification or enquiries,
KUCHING: A search-and-rescue (SAR) operation is underway for a 27-year-old man who has gone missing in what is suspected to be a crocodile attack at Telaga Air near here. The victim, Norizam Mat Sukur, is believed to have been attacked by a crocodile while fishing along Sungai Selang, Kampung Trombol
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