Decrease in HFMD cases
SIBU: The movement control order (MCO) and strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) implemented by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 has also contributed to the reduction of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) here by 55 percent this year. Sibu Division Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun said as of August 9, 568 […]
No need for panic
RICE IMPORTS SIBU: Rice export has been interrupted in Vietnam and India due to Covid-19 resulting in importers and exporters stocking up supplies. According to chairman of Sibu Rice Wholesalers Association Yeo Keng Teck, the phenomenon has pushed up prices of rice from Vietnam and India, and caused importers to source for rice from Thailand. […]
Eight stranded M’sians arrive home safely
KUCHING: Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar successfully brought back eight Malaysians who were stranded in Nigeria for more than five months due to the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world recently. The eight Malaysians who were stranded in Nigeria because of their work arrived safely on Friday […]
Safe to donate blood
COVID-19 KUCHING: In response to the depleting blood supply in the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank, three responsible citizens have taken the initiative to organise a blood donation drive, which also aims to alleviate fears surrounding blood donation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The blood donation project will be held at 12pm on Thursday (August […]
Covid-19 not stopping this gutsy woman
MIRI: The Covid-19 pandemic is no damper on Nur Akmar Madon’s enterprising spirits and her decision to start a restaurant here. While the coronavirus scourge has led to shutdown of many businesses in the country, Nur is one person who dares to take risks and push through adversity and bolster herself. Her restaurant, the Grand Dahlia, […]
Parents still nervous about sending children to class
KUCHING: Schools in Kuching, Serian and Samarahan districts are reported to have registered poor student attendance despite strict adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines set by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the schools. Many parents are not sending their children to school despite the Education Department’s announcement that classes for non-exam […]
Impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing sector
KUCHING: The real impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sarawak’s manufacturing sector may only be seen in the next few months towards the end of the year, opined Sarawak Manufacturers Association (SMA) secretary-general Stephen Hii. He said while numerous factories were still operating, some were closing down – depending on the type of industry. He […]
To be authorities’ eyes, ears
COMMUNITY POLICING OF MUKAH DIVISION DALAT: The community policing of Mukah Division launched here yesterday could become the eyes and ears of the authorities in helping to maintain law and order as well as the wellbeing of the people amid Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah […]
MRC Sibu members urged to comply with SOPs
SIBU: Members of the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu district have been advised to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) strictly as the Covid-19 pandemic is not yet over. According to its chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, the pandemic has changed the way people live and interact with each other. “The new norm has […]
Business recovery between 4-24 months
KUALA LUMPUR: Business recovery may take anything between four months to two years depending on the sectors and impact that Covid-19 has had on the business, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Its president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said supply chains continue to be impacted with delays in deliveries from suppliers and […]
