Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Keeping kindies safe for kids

KUCHING: Kindergartens operating during the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) are adhering strictly to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to keep the children under their care safe and sound. Although the children have to observe the strict SOPs, school is still fun for them, said the Association of Kindergarten

Sarawak records 512 new positive cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 512 new Covid-19 positive cases yesterday (May 18), bringing the state’s tally to 39,328. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 353 cases or 60.13 percent of the new cases were detected in Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kapit and Kuching districts. Miri district accounted for 96 new cases;

Dept announces two new clusters

KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified two new clusters in Betong district. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that new clusters are the Hulu Spaoh Cluster and Jelang Cluster. “The Hulu Spaoh Cluster is a community cluster where a total of 48 people were screened —20 of them were

Two longhouses under EMCO

KUCHING: Two longhouses in Pakan district are currently under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the two longhouses are Rumah Luyoh, Dendang Wak (May 16 to June 1) and Rumah Sat, Ulu Kakup (May 17 to June 2). It also said that the EMCO

433 new cases, 1 death on May 17

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 433 new Covid-19 positive cases and one death yesterday. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its statement, said the death toll was 225. It said 268 or 61.89 percent of the new cases were detected in Miri, Kapit, Sibu, Kuching and Belaga districts. The districts that

Seek approval from council first

KUCHING: Members of the public need to seek approval from the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) before embarking on any projects or charity in Padawan. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang pointed out that no one should do anything without the approval of the council as there were rules and regulations that

Hari Raya greetings from overseas

KUCHING: ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ to all Muslim friends. Raya is here once again. Unfortunately, many Muslims who are overseas cannot be home for the festival this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic which has closed many borders. This is their second Hari Raya away from home. Here are some

Two new clusters declared in state

KUCHING: The State Health Department yesterday (May 10) declared two new Covid-19 clusters in Sarawak, with one each in Tatau and Selangau. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the first cluster, Ulu Anap cluster in Tatau, involved a longhouse at Ulu Sungai Anap. It said the index case of

Tasik Biru rep urges EC to find alternative solution

KUCHING: The Election Committee (EC) should find alternative ways for the people to elect their representatives into the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN). Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this after the recent announcement by Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah expressing worry that should the Sarawak polls

Another longhouse placed under EMCO

KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) has been imposed at Rumah Empaling, Spak, a longhouse in Betong. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced this on Sunday (May 9). The EMCO at the longhouse is from May 7 to May 20. The committee also announced the end of EMCO