Author: Natasha Jee

Most businesses allowed to operate during CMCO

KUCHING: All eateries, shopping malls, supermarkets and retail stores are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Sarawak from today to Jan 31. This is excluding Sibu District as it is currently placed under the movement control order (MCO) from Saturday

Thorough investigation into alleged rape of teen detainee needed

KUCHING: Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there is a need for a thorough investigation into the case of a female detainee who was raped by a male detainee while under custody at the Miri police station. She stressed that a

Act against the culprits in teen detainee rape case

My biggest fear came true when I read about this case. – Kasthuri Patto KUCHING: A federal legislator has urged the authorities to take swift action against those responsible in the alleged rape of a 16-year-old female detainee while under custody at the Miri police station. Democratic Action Party (DAP)

42-year-old man is latest victim of Covid-19

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded one Covid-19 related death involving a 42-year-old man on Sunday (Jan 17). The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the man (Case 2,065) was admitted to Miri Hospital on Jan 13 due to unconsciousness and he was declared dead on Jan 14. It said a swab test

State records 62 new cases, mostly in Sibu

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 62 new positive Covid-19 cases today (Jan 17), with Sibu posting the highest at 43 cases. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said six cases were reported in Miri, three in Kuching, two each in Julau, Meradong, Beluru and one each in Dalat, Bintulu, Kapit and Belaga. This

CMCO in Sarawak from Jan 18 – 31

KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) will be enforced in 11 out of 12 divisions of Sarawak from January 18 to 31. Sibu will be excluded as it is placed under MCO which is enforced from Jan 16 to 29. This is the latest decision taken by the Sarawak

SOPs for village gatherings out soon

KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for gatherings in villages and longhouses will be released to the public soon. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Council for Native Customs and Tradition (Majlis Adat Istiadat or Mais) will release the detailed guideline. “Today we

Takeaways only, please!

KUCHING: Food sales and supply activities will only be allowed for takeaways, drive-thru or delivery services from 6am to 8pm during the movement control order (MCO) enforced in Sibu, Kanowit and Selangau from Jan 16 to 29. Under the latest MCO standard operating procedure (SOP), all eateries such as restaurants

Only essential services may operate during MCO

KUCHING: Only essential services are allowed to operate in Sibu, Kanowit and Selangau following the imposition of movement control order (MCO) in Sibu Division effective midnight Friday. Under the latest MCO standard operating procedure (SOP), the police with the assistance of the army, Civil Defence Force and Rela are responsible

Vital measures soon for accident prone area

KUCHING: Immediate actions will be implemented by the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) to reduce the traffic accidents along the stretch of road at Jalan Stutong, which is near to the new KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital. A trip was made early Friday (Jan 15) to the site with the aim