KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has urged Muslims in Sarawak to adhere to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. The Pantai Damai assemblyman said compliance with the SOP
KUCHING: Five Sarawakian youth, representing the Undi Sarawak campaign, have filed for a judicial review at the Kuching High Court on Monday against the prime minister, the Malaysian government and the Election Commission (EC) to urge for the immediate lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 before the
KUCHING: With the Covid-19 situation in Sarawak still a concern, longhouse folk residing in urban areas should not return to their rural villages during the approaching Gawai celebration. In saying this, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie said under the current circumstances, it was better to
KUCHING: Despite the increasing need for mental health assistance especially during this Covid-19 pandemic, there may be many situations that could hinder people from getting timely help, said psychiatrist Dr Bernard Ting. “Close and prolonged contact for psychiatric consultation may seemingly be a limitation, as social distancing is expected during
KUCHING: Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) and village chieftains are to play a vital role in monitoring the approaching Gawai celebration and to remind the rural folk to prioritise community immunity to combat Covid-19 infections, especially during the festive season. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan
KUCHING: With the recent spikes in Covid-19 cases in Sarawak especially those involving longhouses, Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom today advised the Dayak community to take extra precautions during the upcoming Gawai celebration. He said this included refraining from organising gatherings and functions involving large crowds in
KUCHING: The State Health Department (JKNS) today declared four new clusters in Sarawak, namely two in Miri district and one each in the districts of Kanowit and Selangau. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said one of the clusters in Miri, dubbed the Jalan Agama Cluster, involved a learning centre.
KUCHING: Sarawak today recorded five new deaths related to Covid-19 infection, bringing the state’s Covid-19 death toll to 178. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 174th death was Case 29,750, a local man aged 61 years who was referred to the Sibu Hospital as he was found lifeless
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hopes to continue rolling out its campaign on banning the use of styrofoam packaging at its markets and hawkers centres once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council was currently concentrating on efforts to combat the
KUCHING: A total of 518 animal bite cases have been recorded in Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)’s area as of April 25 this year but with zero rabies cases. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang noted that of these, 518 bite cases, 286 or about 55 percent were bites from pet dogs.
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