‘We need to flatten Covid-19 curve’
KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, in his latest Facebook posting yesterday, said ever since the threat of the Covid-19 virus appeared in other countries, the team in Sarawak had already started work on contingencies — and this did not stop even when the threat became an unfortunate reality. […]
Government agrees to lower price of face masks
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to lower the price of face masks, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today. He said the government would announce the new price of the item after the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) held a meeting with industry players. “The price of RM2 is too expensive, […]
Delhi on lockdown as India adopts drastic measures
NEW DELHI: India’s capital of 20 million people began a week-long lockdown on Monday as the country adopted more drastic measures to control the coronavirus outbreak. “Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Delhi will be under lockdown until March 31,” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said. India has reported nearly 400 confirmed cases of the […]
Stay strong, says Sarawakian in Xiamen
KUCHING: Today, we enter the sixth day of the movement control order (MCO), an order enforced by the government to ensure we stay put at home to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The order runs from March 18 to 31. How is everyone coping? Malaysia is not the only country to implement MCO […]
Regional bus services suspended temporarily
MIRI: Bus operations in the state have been temporarily stopped effective yesterday upon an advice from the Ministry of Health. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who revealed this, said the regional bus services were suspended temporarily starting today. “Today, only one bus company is operating, but tomorrow all the regional buses services will […]
Supermart cleaning shopping trolleys
SIBU: Farley supermarket in Sibu here are taking measures to ensure consumer safety by sanitising and washing shopping trolleys due to Covid-19 outbreak. In view of the Covid-19 outbreak, they have been taking several measures to ensure the health and safety of their consumers and staff members. It has already implemented a prevention mechanism with […]
All businesses close from 7pm to 7am effective tomorrow
KUCHING: All business premises throughout Sarawak will not be allowed to operate from 7pm to 7am effective tomorrow. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the directive was necessary to stop public movement which was still heavy in certain places. This is meant to help stem the spread of Covid-19 following the increase in […]
For better or for worse
KUCHING: The recent implementation of the movement control order (MCO) by the federal government has affected most people either for the better or for the worse. Despite the challenges, Malaysians are holding together in an effort to reduce the impact of Covid-19 in the country. While some are working harder than ever in the frontline […]
Lundu looks deserted after border closure
KUCHING: The beach town of Lundu appears deserted with residents preferring to stay indoors during the movement control order (MCO) period. A check by New Sarawak Tribune in the town bordering West Kalimantan, Indonesia on Saturday showed minimal movement by town folk. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg had issued an order to […]
Mayor happy with compliant traders
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng was well-pleased to see traders/hawkers abiding by the Movement Control Order (MCO). So far, none of them has been fined by the council as they had complied with the rules after being warned just a few days ago, said Wee. “I have been conducting […]
