KUCHING: Simply implementing the movement control order (MCO) in Sarawak will burden many industries and destroy the livelihoods of many, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that, however, drastic measures still had to be taken to cut the chain of infection. “This is because
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is anticipating phase three of the state Covid-19 Immunisation Programme to begin in May and it is subjected to the vaccine supply. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that for the vaccination roll-out plan, Sarawak was on track and so far, about 279
KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) enforcement team will look into the issue of hawkers selling by the roadside next to the Samarahan Bridge. In saying so, its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS thanked Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing for his comment
KUCHING: One of the causes of the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Sarawak is lack of compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) especially at gatherings. The state government, therefore, pleads with everyone to strictly adhere to the SOPs. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg
KUCHING: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) will consider moving forward the curfew time in town from 8 pm to 6 pm. An alternative is to re-implement the movement control order (MCO) if members of the public continue to defy the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enhanced standard operating
KUCHING: The state government has decided to close all schools including nurseries and kindergartens in Covid-19 red zones for 14 days effective tomorrow (April 20). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the decision was made as several schools in the state had reported several infection cases among
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to work together with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to come up with a comprehensive education blueprint to address issues affecting schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this must include clear and specific parameters and
KUCHING: The endorsement of Sarawak’s rights under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA 63) should be legislated, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan. Putting such endorsements into laws would ensure that the matter would not be challenged by any party whenever there was a change in the
KUCHING: The Kuching Chung Hua Primary School (CHPS) Board of Management wants the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to temporarily suspend classes for two weeks in view of the increasing Covid-19 cases in the state. Its board member Aaron Tay noted that several schools had reported cases of teachers, students
KUCHING: The local authorities have been called to look into the area where hawkers are now selling by the roadsides next to the Samarahan Bridge. It has been noted that the sales have caused traffic congestion along that stretch of road and that hawkers should be provided with a better
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