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One new cluster declared in Sarawak

KUCHING: After many months of being cluster-free, a new one dubbed the Kampung Semeba Cluster has emerged in the state on Wednesday (Feb 9). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily update, said the community cluster involves a private residence located in Kampung Semeba here. “The index case,

State reports increase in cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 184 new positive COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Feb 9), an increase of 55 cases compared to Tuesday’s (Feb 8) 129 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily update, said the cumulative number of cases now stands at 253,400. “Of the 184 new cases, 101

Work on Limbang’s IAC in progress

LIMBANG: Earthworks and piling for the construction of the Limbang Integrated Administration Centre (IAC) are underway. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this project is an iconic one in Limbang Division, which will house 16 government agencies. They include the Limbang Division Resident Office, District Office,

Project visits keep Mong’s diary full

SRI AMAN: Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang has been busy seeing to various development projects here, including the construction of drainage systems and agricultural roads. One of these projects involves the construction of a drainage and irrigation system for the Tekalong Dor, Melugu scheme area, and it is in

Rumah Dadat Punju to benefit from RM300k RTP project

TANJUNG MANIS: The project to upgrade the embankment and drainage along Rumah Dadat Punju in Jalan Tanjung Manis-Sibu will greatly benefit the residents of all 25 doors. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Tuesday (Feb 8), the project would also solve the issue of

Kampung Pulo Hilir road upgrading project begins

KUCHING: The road upgrading project at Kampung Pulo Hilir here was implemented on Monday (Feb 7). The project was approved by Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar by utilising allocations under Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR) 2021 for Santubong parliamentary constituency, worth RM100,000. “Thank you for the concern of

Don’t keep people waiting, DCM tells contractor

LIMBANG: The contractor in charge of the Jalan Meritam-Telahak-Buangabai-Pengkalan Rejab road project stretching 9.5 kilometres which is experiencing delays, has been urged to expedite its completion. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) on Tuesday (Feb 8), Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the project

Mukah Maksak holds dinner for Covid-19 frontliners

MUKAH: Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Mukah Division organised a Mukah Gemilang Dinner 2022 at Kingwood Resort here on Sunday (Feb 6) to appreciate and celebrate all frontliners who have worked hard throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas)

Sinovac recipients need booster more than others, says expert

KUCHING: Booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine should be made optional except for those who have received the Sinovac vaccine as their first and second doses. In saying this, a medical scientist who wishes to remain anonymous explained that this was because various published studies abroad and unpublished local studies

Booster shots for their own good: Academic

KUCHING: The government’s March 1 deadline for individuals to take the Covid-19 booster shots as a condition for them to be considered fully vaccinated is fair, said an academic. Dr Helmy Hazmi, an Associate Professor attached to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, said this was