Cooperation of people determines success in fight against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Yesterday marks one week where no deaths due to Covid-19 have been recorded in the country, and the number of recovered cases was almost nine times that of the 10 new positive cases. This is the lowest number of new cases recorded since the movement control order (MCO) and the conditional movement control […]
Further ease on restrictions to be known by first week of June
PUTRAJAYA: Social and education sector restrictions imposed under the movement control order (MCO) are expected to be eased further, if daily Covid-19 cases in the country could be sustained at lower double digits or even single digits. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the decision on the matter would be made in the first week of […]
The worst of time brings out the best in people!
How did a Malaysian company contribute as much as China donated in medical supplies to Spain and Belgium for Covid-19? It all began one sunny morning, when James Ho, chief operating officer (COO) of Samling came into Lawrence Chia, chief executive officer (CEO) of Samling’s office and said, “we are having problems getting sufficient masks, […]
Students told to come for screening
MUKAH: Students of public and private institutions of higher learning in this division (Mukah, Dalat, Matu, Daro and Tanjung Manis districts) who have returned home but not yet undergone Covid-19 screening are requested to contact the operations room at the Resident Office here. Mukah Division Disaster Management Committee in a statement today announced that the […]
Celebrants laud ‘no ngabang’ rule
MIRI: Many Sarawakians, Gawai celebrants in particular, lauded the state government’s directive to not permit ngabang (visiting) during this coming Gawai Dayak as part of its efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. “It is for everyone’s safety, so it is the right thing to stop the ngabang tradition just for this time,” said community […]
No new positive case
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded no new Covid-19 positive case today, maintaining the total number of cases in the state at 552. According to a statement by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today, ten Covid-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals — three each from Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and Sibu Hospital, and two […]
Too soon to reopen schools
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) is urging the authorities not to hurry the process of reopening schools. “Schools have remained shut since the movement control order (MCO) came into effect in March to curb the spread of Covid-19. “Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin previously said the ministry would give a 14-day notice to […]
Sibu in green zone but residents warned against complacency
SIBU: Residents here again have been warned against being complacent despite the town listed as Covid-19 green — for the second time. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting, hoping to ensure this remains, said what with many residents still returning, the public in this town should maintain several practices. These included social distancing, avoiding […]
Gawai just won’t be same this year
KUCHING: Like many Sarawakians, returning to the hometown for Gawai Dayak every year is the most eagerly awaited occasion, and this is no different for Marianne Tra Anchang, who has been residing and working in Kuala Lumpur since 2011. It is, after all, the one time of the year in which all her extended family […]
Last two patients return home
MIRI: The last two Covid-19 patients in Miri Hospital have fully recovered and were allowed to return home on Wednesday. “We are happy for the two patients who have recovered and we would like to congratulate and wish them good health and happiness during these festive seasons,” said Minister-in -charge of Miri Divisional Disaster Committee (MDMC) […]
