Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

EMCO for another longhouse

KUCHING: One longhouse in Sarikei district underwent the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that the EMCO will be enforced on Rumah Keli, Sungai Minus in Sarikei until June 7. It also declared the extension of EMCO on Rumah Jugo Gait Sungai Petai in

Two deaths bring tally to 249

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two new Covid-19 fatalities yesterday (May 22), bringing the state’s death toll to 249. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 248th death was Case 41,233, a 75-year-old local woman who was referred to Miri Hospital upon experiencing breathing difficulty. “The case was found to be symptomatic

No case of profiteering by traders

KUCHING: There is no case related to profiteering by businessmen or traders in the state despite the slow pace of business due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) state director Datuk Stanley Tan, however, said that there are a total of 318 notices

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New cluster declared in Kuching district

KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified one new cluster in Kuching district named Jalan Simpang Tiga Cluster. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today said that the said cluster is a workplace cluster involving a shopping mall in Kenyalang Park. “A total of 44 people were screened

Another longhouse under EMCO

KUCHING: One longhouse in Saratok district has been placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) which started today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that the EMCO will be enforced on Rumah Ribun, Sungai Klampai in Saratok until June 4. It also declared the end of EMCO at two

612 new cases in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 612 Covid-19 positive cases today (May 21), bringing the state’s tally to 40,871. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 369 cases or 60.29 percent of the new cases were detected in Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kapit, and Kuching districts. Sibu district accounted for 108 new cases; (103),

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