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Covid-19 testing
March 11, 2022

RTK-Ag self-tests still useful, stresses Dr Yii

KUCHING: With the transition to endemic phase, the fundamental policy when it comes to testing is the need to move away from the dependency on RT-PCR and move towards RTK-Ag self-test kits for fast detection and quick isolation. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii pointed out that this was especially crucial in dealing with the... Read More
Sarawak News
August 21, 2021

Latest SOPs for travellers to Sarawak

KUCHING: Fully vaccinated long distance couples and parents with children below 18 years old are permitted to enter Sarawak if they have negative rT-PCR test results. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), however, pointed out today that these parents and the long distance spouses also required police approval before travelling to Sarawak. “In addition, upon... Read More
Prime, Sarawak News
July 29, 2021

Parliament meeting postponed, MPs tested for Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: The resumption of the Special Meeting of the Dewan Rakyat was postponed again today to enable all Members of Parliament (MPs) to get tested for Covid-19. Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon who presided over the sitting after it was resumed at 3.30 pm, announced that the sitting had to be postponed again after... Read More
Nation
July 22, 2021

IATA calls on government to address high Covid-19 tests cost

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take action to address the high cost of Covid-19 tests in many jurisdictions and provided flexibility in permitting the use of cost-effective antigen tests as an alternative to the more expensive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. Director-general Willie Walsh said the cost... Read More
Business
June 26, 2021

Drive-thru swab test begins Monday

MIRI: The first drive-through screening test services here will begin operation on Monday. For a start, the drive-through swab testing facility for Covid-19 at Miri Indoor stadium will give priority to people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant mothers and children. The project is a collaborative effort by various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in this district, namely... Read More
Sarawak News
June 13, 2021

Effective Covid-19 testing, treatment sought

KUCHING: The Bintulu parliamentary service centre will assist the medical staff at Samalaju Industrial Park Covid-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre (PKRC), said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said this included coordination with other relevant departments to ensure smooth running of the quarantine and treatment centre. “After talking to the medical staff... Read More
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