LIMBANG: The increase in the number of positive Covid-19 cases here has been attributed to the spread of the Delta variant and the people’s lax attitude towards the virus. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) in its report on Tuesday (Sept 21) noted that from the end of August until
KUCHING: Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter chairman John Teo hopes for the number of daily Covid-19 cases reported in Sarawak to decline below the four-digit mark before the state can open up for tourism, including a travel bubble option. He noted that Sarawak was now vaccinating children under
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed support for the efforts of the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s (Motac), which is looking into the possibility of allowing interstate tourism. “According to the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri,
KUCHING: The reopening of the tourism industry including tours should be done in stages with clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, said Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter chairperson Lina Tsen. She said this in agreement with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim
KABONG: The state government has allocated millions of ringgit to develop and improve various facilities here to boost the local economy including tourism and provide services for the community. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the improvement of facilities was in keeping with Kabong’s status as a
KUCHING: The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should look into matters of representation in Parliament, the rights and interests of indigenous communities, and rural development. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said this when commenting on the assurance given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s assurance that the government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sabah and Sarawak signifies the dawning of a new hope for the people of the Bornean states. “We look forward to the fulfilment of the promises
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the prime minister’s recent announcement that the federal government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sarawak and Sabah and continue refining unresolved matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that dine-in at eateries in the state’s southern zone will be allowed starting Monday (Sept 20) with certain conditions in place. The southern zone encompasses the districts of Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Asajaya, Simunjan, Serian, and Tebedu. The committee said the
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 3,480 Covid-19 cases and three deaths on Friday (Sept 17). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this brought the state’s case tally to 174,152 and the death toll to 659. SDMC disclosed that 3,472 or 99.77 per cent of the new positive cases reported were in
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