Coronavirus toll today
PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 1,397,322 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT on Tuesday. At least 59,256,310 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 37,691,800 are now considered recovered. The tallies, using data […]
Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over Keningau MP’s alleged breach of quarantine
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman (Warisan-Sepanggar) sparked an uproar in the Dewan Rakyat today when he alleged that the member for Keningau, Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, had breached the Covid-19 quarantine order by attending the sitting. Mohd Azis claimed that Jeffrey attended the Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting on Nov 12 and his presence […]
Most say aye to CMCO extension
KUCHING: The extension of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) until Nov 27 has received a nod of approval from most Sarawakians. Some opined that the implementation of the CMCO for the second time in Sarawak was a wise decision made, seeing as Kuching was declared a red zone. However, some reacted differently to the […]
Third consecutive day without a Covid-19 case
KUCHING: Sarawak enjoyed a third consecutive Covid-19-case-free day on Monday (Nov 23), with the total cases remaining at 1,055. However, Kuching is still a red zone while Miri and Lawas remain yellow. Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here reported five new recovery and discharged cases. “This brings the total recovery cases to 982 or 93.08 per […]
School bus operators voice their plight
KOTA SAMARAHAN: School bus operators operating along Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa/Jalan Muara Tuang here are facing a hard time to make ends meet. One of the operators, Jimmy Holiday Ambang, pointed out that they might not be able to continue operations following the Covid-19 situation and enforcement of movement control order (MCO) in the state. […]
Govt studying need to extend CMCO until end of year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will study the need to extend the conditional movement control order (CMCO) until the end of the year if Covid-19 cases continue to increase. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof said at the same time, preventive measures should be taken to reduce the number […]
204 tourism and hotel operators gone bankrupt since March
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 204 tourism and hotel operators have closed their business since March this year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said based on data released by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), […]
Kindies, childcare centres in all zones allowed to operate
KUCHING: Kindergartens and childcare centres in the red and yellow zones in the state are now allowed to operate, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) acting chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. However, their operations must be in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the state Ministry of Welfare, […]
CMCO extended until Nov 27
KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Kuching district is extended until Nov 27. The CMCO which started on Nov 9 was initially scheduled to end today (Nov 22). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) acting chairman Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said the decision was made during the committee’s meeting. “In the last […]
Second day of zero case
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded zero Covid-19 case on Sunday (Nov 22), bringing the cumulative tally of cases to remain at 1,055. This was the second consecutive day of zero case reported in the state after reporting two cases on Friday. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) acting chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said […]
