Mukah, Sarikei, Sibu, Limbang 14 days virus free
KUCHING: As of today, four divisions have been categorised as green zones in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the divisions categorised from yellow to green zones are Mukah, Sarikei, Sibu and Limbang. “According to the medical definition, any area that does not have any positive cases within the last […]
‘T-Rex’ spotted buying groceries
KUCHING: It can be a bit difficult to maintain social distancing, especially when buying groceries at the supermarket during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, some shoppers have found a comical way of protecting themselves from catching the deadly virus. This time, not just by putting on face masks or gloves, but a dinosaur costume! A ‘Tyrannosaurus […]
Army presents aid to personnel’s families
KUCHING: In remembering the services and sacrifices of its personnel on duty during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Regiment 511 Askar Wataniah presented aid contribution to the personnel’s families recently. There were two phases of the contribution where the first one was held on April 9 and Army Field Command East (AFCE) commander Lieutenant General Datuk […]
Capital flight on hold
Jakarta shifts budget to fight pandemic JAKARTA: Indonesia’s investment on a mega project to relocate its capital city has been put on hold. The country is shifting focus to spend on containing the coronavirus outbreak, but may resume next year, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said Thursday. President Joko Widodo’s $33 billion (MR144 billion) project […]
Cruises offer best tourism prospect
I tell anyone who will listen to me: On a cruise, you can be with all these people, or you can be by yourself. You can find tranquility, you can find party, you can find new friends. I’m a cruise convert. – Guy Fieri, American restaurateur and author The heading may make some readers recoil, […]
New cases down, more patients recover
Covid-19 weekly round-up This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from April 20 up to 12.30pm yesterday. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded the 5,000 mark and globally, the virus has infected more than 2.7 million people and caused more than 190,000 deaths. More than 200 countries and territories are […]
Social media food trends: MCO’s stress relief
The movement control order (MCO) was imposed so everyone would stay at home, be safe during this period and prevent the Covid-19 cases from rising. From another perspective, with all the space and time at home, some even discovered new hobbies and talents, such as cooking and baking. Trending recipes for you to try at […]
Sibu Hospital says ‘Thank You’
SIBU: The many kind and generous souls here are a blessing to Sibu Hospital as they make sure that the hospital is not alone in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Sibu Hospital director Dr Mohamad Ng Siah Huat said this in reference to the many contributions which the local folk have extended to the […]
Kapit Bomba helps sanitise public places
KAPIT: Kapit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel has helped to sanitise public places in Kapit. Their sanitising schedule began last weekend as they were covered in personal protective equipment and armed with a spray filled with sanitising fluids, moving around to help sanitise public places in the district. Among the places that they have […]
MCO extended to May 12
KUALA LUMPUR: The movement control order (MCO), which is due to end on April 28, has been extended by another two weeks until May 12, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In announcing this last night, the prime minister, however, said if Covid-19 cases continued to show a sharp decrease, the government might ease the restrictions […]
