MCO ‘forces’ hotels, traders to change business strategies for survival
PORT DICKSON: The movement control order (MCO) which is currently being implemented is forcing almost all traders and hotels to change their business strategies for survival. Klana Beach Resort Port Dickson manager Che Dzarudin Che Omar said his party had to find other alternatives to cover operating costs by holding take-home food sales as well […]
2,437 early childhood institutions closed, 268 still operating
KUCHING: A total of 2,437 early childhood education institutions (IPAKKs) in Sarawak are temporarily closed in light of the Covid-19 situation in the state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said of the total, 325 IPAKKs are in Sibu Division. “They were not allowed to operate throughout the […]
No need for new committee
KUCHING: There is no need to set up a new Covid-19 committee as it will cause confusion, especially in terms of jurisdiction, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He pointed out that the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has carried out its duties very well and efficiently. “The standard […]
No total lockdown, only stricter SOPs
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 SOPs were imposed solely to […]
Increased testing capacity in Sarawak
KUCHING: The state and federal governments have each contributed two mobile Biosafety Level (BSL) Molecular Laboratories (M-LAB) for hospitals in the state to increase its Covid-19 testing capacity. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government contributed one M-LAB unit each to Limbang Hospital and Kapit Hospital, […]
Stricter SOPs in Sibu Jaya
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 in the area. “Following the […]
Best CNY ang pow is to stay at home
KUCHING: The best ang pow for Sarawakians this coming Chinese New Year is to stay at home, said Minister Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Together with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng and councillors, Dr Sim recently lit up Chinese New Year lights at MBKS markets […]
Won’t be home for CNY
KUCHING: This year, many Sarawakians will be celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) away from their families as they are unable to return to their hometowns due to Covid-19. There are also some who are afraid to return as Covid-19 cases keep rising, as well as being afraid of bringing the virus home and spreading it […]
Sibu folk told to stay at home
KUCHING: Residents in Sibu are urged to stay put to minimise the spread of Covid-19 throughout the district. Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew said the number of cases recorded for Sibu remains high and the trend suggests that more infections are occurring outside the Pasai Cluster. “The number of cases in Sibu is still high. […]
Don’t flock to Long Lama for durians
LONG LAMA, Miri: People living around here as well as outsiders have been told not to flock to the town area in search for delicious local durians as the Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading. In making this call on Sunday, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau pointed out that the pandemic could spread to this district […]
