SDMC reviews entry procedure into Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is reviewing the entry procedure into the state following amendments made by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to the Covid-19 screening guidelines for arrivals at the country’s international entry points. “SDMC took note of the amendment and is now reviewing the entry procedure into Sarawak together with the […]
980 families under EMCO receive food aid
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Over 5,000 residents from 980 families at Kampung Baru, Samarahan, who have been undergoing the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) since Friday, have received food aid. The food aid was a contribution from the state government through the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0 package. The Kota Samarahan Service Centre in a Facebook […]
ACD to be carried out in seven zones
SIBU: As part of efforts to control the spread of the Covid-19 here, the Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) will carry out active case detection (ACD) in several zones under the administration of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). The committee said in a statement today that the zones are Tong Sang, Bahagia Jaya, Permai, Jeriah, […]
Screening for entry, transit in Bintulu extended to April 27
BINTULU: The reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rT-PCR) screening test for entry and transit in Bintulu district has been extended until Apr 27. The screening requirement was supposed to end today. Bintulu Division Resident Jack Aman Luat said the Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) decided to extend the screening test period simultaneously with the CMCO […]
Mandatory test prior to entering Bintulu
BINTULU: Mandatory Covid-19 screening test (rT-PCR) before entry into Bintulu is among the additional measures agreed by Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) to reduce infections. Such measure will apply starting from April 5 until 18, said Bintulu Resident Jack Aman Luat today. He added that based on the information from the Bintulu Health Office, […]
Covid-19 swab test on the 26 and 27 March
SIBU: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will conduct a Covid-19 swab test at two different venues here on the 26 and 27 March (Friday and Saturday). Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said that the screening will be held at the Durin Basketball Court, Pekan Durin tomorrow. On Saturday, the screening will […]
No need to screen before entering Sarawak
KUCHING: Effective Monday, all Malaysians and foreigners entering Sarawak from Malaya, Sabah and Labuan do not need to undergo the Covid-19 rT-PCR test three days before travelling to the state. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that this is the latest decision made by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) after accessing the […]
Zone 28, Zone 29 active detection activity postponed
SIBU: The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has announced the postponement of the Covid-19 active case detection (ACD) for Zone 28 (Permai Locality) and Zone 29 (Jeriah Locality) on Mar 18 to 19. Sibu DDMC in a statement today said that the delay was due to unavoidable problems. “The postponement of the ACD Covid-19 will be changed to […]
Sarawak records 222 new cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 222 new positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing the state’s tally to 12,273. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 57 of these cases were recorded in Miri District, Sibu (38), Kuching (29), Bintulu (25), Betong (12), Meradong (12), Julau (10), Subis (nine), Kapit (seven), Song (seven), Samarahan (four), Saratok (two), Serian (two), […]
Residents complying with ACD ops directives
ASAJAYA: The active case detection (ACD) operations carried out at three villages in Asajaya District, namely Kampung Asajaya Laut, Kampung Asajaya Tengah, and Kampung Asajaya Ulu, from March 10 to 12 will involve some 5,000 residents in the area. The Kota Samarahan Service Centre in a Facebook post on yesterday said a survey conducted in […]
