Get people to share experience
KUCHING: The authorities should get more people who have received their vaccines to speak up and share their experience in order to assuage fears and concerns over Covid-19 vaccinations and boost public acceptance. A medical lecturer at the Department of Psychological Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Dr Bernard Ting, said the key issue with regard […]
Prioritise bus employees, body appeals
SIBU: Sarawak Bus Transport Companies Association (SBTCA) appealed to the government to consider the needs of employees at bus terminals throughout the state to be given priority to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Its advisor Lau Khing Seng when contacted today said the staff members included bus drivers and conductors as well as ticketing clerks who […]
Over 5k in Limbang vaccinated since Friday
LIMBANG: Until June 4, out of the 40,797 eligible vaccine recipients in the district here, a sum of 5,136 people have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, another 3,792 had taken the second dose. The latest figures were given by Limbang Division health officer […]
Rope in influencers to promote vaccination
KUCHING: Different people from all walks of life should be roped in to promote the importance and benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine as well as counter misinformation and hesitancy against it, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said this should include influencers, key opinion leaders, celebrities, religious leaders, social media influencers, athletes, and […]
Jab Hornbill Skyways pilots ASAP
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing has urged that Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd pilots be given the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible. He said he was surprised that the pilots, who are flying ministers all over the place, had yet to be vaccinated. “The pilots are among the frontliners. […]
Mobile trucks help hasten vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR: About 1,000 residents of the Kampung Muhibbah people’s housing project (PPR), here, today (June 6) received the Covid-19 vaccine through the MYMedic@Wilayah Vaccine Mobile Truck pioneer project. Federal Territories Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the programme was aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in densely populated areas. “Today’s programme gives […]
Abang Jo: Jab first, register later for rural folk
Hybrid approach, jab first, registration later for rural community Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg KUCHING: The Sarawak government is going all out to ensure that all eligible Sarawakians, especially those in the rural areas, get the Covid-19 vaccine. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said those in the rural areas […]
Some 2,000 residents in Saratok to receive first dose
SARATOK: Some 2,000 residents in Saratok will receive their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine from June 4 to 14. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju said a large-scale vaccination programme would begin as soon as the vaccine supply was received. “The residents will receive their first dose of vaccine using the Pfizer BionTech and Sinovac Covid-19 […]
Housewife, tutor first to be charged under Emergency Ordinance
KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife and a tutor are the first individuals in the country to be charged in court under the Emergency Ordinance for spreading fake news related to Covid-19 infection and vaccine for the virus. In Perlis, Norjannah Rusli, 28, was fined RM5,000, in default five months’ jail, by the Kangar Sessions Court after […]
Don’t be afraid of Covid-19 vaccine
KUCHING: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has reminded everyone, be they youth or senior citizens, not to be hesitant or afraid of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. “Instead, be aware of the importance of taking these vaccines to reduce the risk of infection,” he said in a Facebook post […]
