SIBU: Residents of Sibu Jaya who are symptomatic or have been in close contact with positive Covid-19 cases are urged to undergo screening. Sibu Division Health officer Dr Teh Jo Hun when contacted today said for those who do not have symptoms, they are advised to stay at home. “Please
SONG: The district of Song felt the impact caused by the Pasai Cluster, which has brought about an increase in positive Covid-19 cases in the state. A survey conducted found out that almost most shops here are closed, with only a handful of traders operating until noon. Song district police
SIBU: A man who was up all-night singing karaoke was fined RM1,000 for breaching the movement control order (MCO) on Saturday (Jan 30). According to Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit, a neighbour called the police due to the loud singing from the 21-year-old man. “A patrol team
SIBU: Positive Covid-19 patients classified as level 1 and 2 but do not experience any symptoms will be placed at the Covid Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC). According to Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Dr Annuar Rapaee, the PKRC in Sibu was opened at several locations including Kemuyang
SIBU: Three women here were fined RM1,000 each for violating the movement control order (MCO) early this morning (Jan 30). Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit in a statement said, the three women, aged between 26 and 34, were arrested by a mobile patrol vehicle (MPV) unit at
SIBU: Marine police’s swift action succeeded in foiling the attempt by a syndicate to smuggle in large volume of beverages and cigarettes. The Region 5 Marine Police Force confiscated contrabands worth RM702,814.05 at a house in Jalan Trusan here on Friday (Jan 29). Its commander ACP Shamsol Kassim in a
KUCHING: The Divisional Disaster Management Committees (DDMCs) are urged to find ways to stop the spread of Covid-19 in rural areas throughout the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in stressing this said the outbreak in these areas, if not addressed would be catastrophic. “I have directed
SIBU: Following the increase in positive Covid-19 cases in Sibu Jaya, the Ministry of Health (MOH) will conduct mass screening at Sibu Jaya market starting tomorrow, said state Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing. “We will conduct a large-scale screening to enable early isolation to be carried out as well
SELANGAU: A total of 6,956 food baskets were distributed to 390 longhouses under the Tamin state constituency within eight days. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang, when contacted today, thanked Selangau district officer Inting Nyami, the community leaders, Tamin service centre as well all parties who were involved in distributing the
SIBU: The police permit for work-related travel required for businesses categorised under essential services will be valid until the extension period of the movement control order (MCO) for Sibu Division ends, says the Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC). SDDMC said those who had applied for the permit need not
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