Sarawak among the first to move into next phase
KUCHING: The vigorous vaccination exercise which has reached all segments of the population as well as the stringent and localised standard operating procedures (SOPs) have contributed to Sarawak moving forward into phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). In saying this, Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil added that progressing into subsequent […]
Sarawakians must not be complacent
KUCHING: The public have been reminded to not be complacent given the emergence of the Covid-19 Delta variant in Sarawak. “Sarawak has entered Phase Two (of the National Recovery Plan), if not because of the rise and additional cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant in Kuching (as reported on Tuesday), the much-awaited social activities such […]
Tapak Megah PGA gets additional equipment for border security
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing recently visited and handed over equipment to the proposed General Operations Force (PGA) forward base commanded by SAC Saini Bongkek at Tapak Megah (TM1) in Bukit Mabong District, 19.5km from the border with Indonesia and 265km from Kapit town. During the visit, Masing handed over two […]
Virus mutating; continuous vigilance needed
KUCHING: The Covid-19 virus is constantly mutating, thus Sarawakians are advised to take precautions despite Sarawak entering Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) that begins today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak was able to move into the next phase due to cooperation among the […]
SDMC withdraws decision; dine-in still prohibited
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to temporarily withdraw its earlier decision to allow dine-in pending the issuance of new standard operating procedures (SOPs) by the state Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH). “As the Delta Variant of Concern (VOC) has been detected in Sarawak, the ministry will review and improve […]
Entry into Sarawak reviewed to stop virus variant
KUCHING: In view of the high risk of transmission of a variant of concern (VOC) — the Delta B.1.617.2 variant — into Sarawak, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the State Health Department (JKNS) have reviewed the entry procedures into the state from overseas and other states in the country. SDMC said it agreed […]
