Author: NurhauniLee Abdullah

No favouritism in lockdown implementation

SIBU: The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee does not practise favouritism and racism when implementing ‘lockdown’ in areas with high Covid-19 cases. Its coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee refuted allegations to the effect saying they were baseless. Citing Jalan Tong San and Jalan Tiong Hua as examples, he explained, although the

Dilapidated school receives repair fund

SIBU: SK Sungai Naman near here has received an allocation of RM200,000 from the State Education Department (JPNS) to help repair the school. The school is among 15 primary schools in the Dudong state constituency that are in a dilapidated condition with its wooden structures and facilities rotting. SUPP Dudong

‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ to malls, supermarkets in Sibu

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has expanded its ‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ initiative to cover shopping malls and supermarkets in the district. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the initiative was one of the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for premises under its jurisdiction after it was implemented at Sibu

Mobile vaccination bus at Sibu Central Market this weekend

SIBU: The mobile vaccination bus will stop at the Sibu Central Market this weekend (Aug 7 and 8). According to a statement from the Sibu Health Promotion Unit on Thursday (Aug 5), the bus, which will operate from 9am to 1pm, would also be at the same place next weekend

Vaccination bus at Satria housing in Sibu Aug 5

SIBU: The mobile vaccination bus will stop at the Satria housing here on Thursday (Aug 5). According to a statement from the Sibu Health Promotion Unit on Wednesday (Aug 4), the bus, which operates from 9am to 1pm, would be targeting residents in and around the housing area. “Vaccination is

Challenges faced by Sarikei health workers

JULAU: Sarikei Health Officer Dr Navin Raj Kathiravelu and his team recently had to face various challenges in order to vaccinate rural folk at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Nanga Ju mobile vaccination centre here.   The vaccines were first transported to Nanga Mujok from Sarikei Pharmacy Centre and kept in a temperature

10 in Song district receive donation

SONG: Ten needy people here received donation in the form of basic necessities from the Song district Information Department on Monday (Aug 2). The donation was presented by its Information officer Joseph Laga through the Info on Wheels (IOW) campaign, which was implemented throughout the movement control order period. Joseph

Mobile jab unit at Taman Tasik Permai today

SIBU: The mobile vaccination team using the Bas Cucuk Vaksin will stop at Taman Tasik Permai on Wednesday (Aug 4). According to a statement from the Sibu Health Promotion Unit today, the Bas Cucuk Vaksin, which will operate from 9am to 1pm, is targeting residents around Taman Permai, Kampung Jeriah

New Muslim cemetery opens for public use

SIBU: The Kemuyang Islamic Cemetery (Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kemuyang) opened for public use effective Sunday (Aug 1). Al-Qadim Mosque Islamic Cemetery (Tanah Perkuburan Islam Masjid Al-Qaqim) — the main burial ground for local Muslims previously — was officially closed on Saturday (July 31). Sibu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (Lakis) secretary

Vaccines effective in Sibu

SIBU: The decline in Covid-19 cases here is related to the smooth and prompt vaccination process by various authorities, said Dr Annuar Rapaee. He added the efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccines had also contributed to a decrease in the number of critical cases being treated at the Sibu Hospital and