Public PPVs in Sibu close temporarily
SIBU: The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme at public vaccination centres (PPVs) in this division will be temporarily suspended effective Aug 30. The Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) said among the public PPVs that will be temporarily closed are the Sibu Indoor Stadium, Sibu Jaya Multipurpose Hall, Selangau Multipurpose Hall and Kanowit District Office. “Those who […]
23,696 doses administered by private hospitals in Miri
MIRI: A total 23,696 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been successfully administered by four private hospitals in this division since May until mid-August this year prior to their closure after serving as vaccination centres (PPVs). Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) minister-in-charge, Datuk Lee Kim Shin said these PPVs were Borneo Medical Centre (BMC), which […]
Sibu Central Market as jab centre
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting paid a visit to its Central Market vaccination centre (PPV) when it started its first operation today (Aug 12). The centre will operate every day from 8am to 4pm. “This PPV will provide vaccinations to the public until further notice is issued. “This means it will continue […]
Walk-in vaccination at Jalan Masjid Health Clinic PPV
KUCHING: Members of the public yet to be inoculated can go to the Jalan Masjid Health Clinic vaccination centre (PPV) at Dewan Majma for walk-in vaccination. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be given on Aug 14 from 8am to 1pm, and on Aug 16 to 17 from 8am to 4pm. “The vaccination […]
Numerous obstacles to jab homeless
KUCHING: There are numerous obstacles that need to be countered in the efforts to vaccinate the homeless in the state. This was disclosed by Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah who said the ministry must use different modus operandi in getting this group to be vaccinated. She pointed […]
Ibans in Nanga Jagau welcome Abang Johari
KUCHING: The Iban community in Nanga Jagau, Ngemah Kanowit await Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who visits the resettlement area today. His visit to the area will be highly appreciated and welcomed by the local folks. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing conveyed his appreciation to Abang […]
Columbia Asia to accelerate national vaccination efforts
KUCHING: In line with the government’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NCIP), Columbia Asia has volunteered to take up the role of functioning as vaccination centres (PPV) at its hospitals in hope of accelerating the vaccination programme. Columbia Asia Regional Emergency Services Coordinator Dr Sharonpal Singh stated that they are very committed to assisting in accelerating […]
Frontliners receive free fruits
KUCHING: Some 120 packs of fresh farm produce were delivered to frontliners at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) vaccination centre (PPV) under the Peladang Prihatin Sarawak programme. These were contributed by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) Kuching Division and the Farmers’ Organisations of Kuching, Bau, and Sri Gading. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr […]
Walk-in jabs for Samarahan residents
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Samarahan residents aged 18 and above who have not yet gotten their Covid-19 vaccination are urged to do so via walk-in. The Samarahan District Office stated that residents may do so at the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) at 8am to 4pm from July 23 to Aug 3. “In line […]
Police probe woman’s obscene jokes claims at PPV
JOHOR BAHRU: Police are investigating allegations that a member of the security personnel at the Persada International Convention Centre Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) had made obscene jokes and gestures aimed at a woman who came for her appointment on Saturday (July 17). Johor Bahru Selatan district police chief Mohd Padzli Mohd Zain said in a […]
