SIBU: No total lockdown will be imposed in this division despite the implementation of stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) effective for two weeks from Feb 9 to 23 as recommended by the Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC). Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said the stricter
SIBU: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Sibu Jaya will be tightened for two weeks from Feb 9 to 23. The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) in a statement on Sunday (Feb 7) said the approach was taken in view of the high number of positive Covid-19 cases recorded
SIBU: Sibu Jaya residents under home quarantine are reminded not to leave their houses for 14 days. Sibu Division Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun said apart from that, they also had to wear white wristbands and wait for further instructions from the Health Ministry (MOH) from time to time
SIBU: Today marks a full month since the Pasai Cluster hit the people of Sibu and spread across the state. It has been characterised as an unusual cluster as it spreads drastically resulting in many being infected, making it the largest cluster in Sarawak thus far. The effects of Covid-19
SIBU: The army is making use of drones to enhance monitoring of the movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs). According to 9th Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier-General Shamshor Jaafar, with the usage of drones, announcements and reminders pertaining to the SOPs can be relayed to the people. “The enforcement
SIBU: Residents of Sibu Jaya flats are urged to come forward for Covid-19 swab test at their compound tomorrow. Sibu Rural District Council chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said, the test is important to detect those who have been infected by Covid-19, especially those who are asymptomatic. “I call upon all
SIBU: For sitting side by side in a lorry, the driver and his three passengers were fined RM1,000 each for violating movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedure (SOP) on Thursday (Feb 4). District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the four men were spotted sitting closely in the
SIBU: High tide coupled with heavy downpour caused many low-lying areas here to be hit by floods yesterday. The affected areas were Jalan Kong Yit Khim, Jalan Hulu Lanang, Jalan Lanang, Jalan Brooke Drive, Jalan Khoo Peng Loong, Jalan Oya, several stretches of Jalan Kampung Nyabor, Jalan Apollo and Jalan
SIBU: The Sibu Central Market will be closed to the public for two days on Tuesday (Feb 2) and Wednesday (Feb 3), says Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting. He confirmed that a SMC staff working at the Sibu Central Market on field surveillance had been confirmed positive for
SIBU: There are no movement restrictions or lockdown for the Sibu Jaya, assured Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. According to him, Sibu Jaya is not under lockdown but is subject to the movement control order (MCO), similar to other areas in Sibu District. Speaking to reporters
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