It’s an uphill battle
KUCHING: With three former green zones in Sarawak turning yellow today, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has described the fight against Covid-19 as “an uphill battle”. Four new positive Covid-19 cases were reported today which one case each in Serian, Bintulu, Tanjung Manis and Kuching. “It is not just […]
‘Don’t endanger those around you’
KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has again urged Sarawakians not to put those around them at risk or let Sarawak be hit by the second wave of Covid-19. Sim said he was disappointed with those who behaved irresponsibly by breaching the home quarantine order. “(I am) disappointed […]
Turn Sarawak green
KUCHING: The whole of Sarawak will turn into green zone if no new Covid-19 case is reported in the next nine days. This was pointed out by Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who said the state already had reported no new case for five consecutive days. “Let’s continue […]
State to reimburse 26 local councils
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will reimburse 26 local authorities for the loss of revenues for the 2016 to 2019 period. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he was grateful to note that in the passing of the Supplementary Supply (2020) Bill, 2020, the state had granted a fund to […]
‘Continue with new norms’
KUCHING: Public cooperation in adhering to the movement control order (MCO) and following the new norms plays a big role in the flattening the Covid-19 curve. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said according to epidemiological modelling, without the MCO, the infection rate in Kuching could have been as […]
Adhere to SOPs, businesses advised
KUCHING: All standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for the reopening of some economic sectors on May 12 must be strictly adhered. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said new norms such as practising social distancing and having temperature check must be followed in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. […]
Opposition chided for politicking amid pandemic
KUCHING: Opposition politicians and their parties should focus on helping Sarawakians during the current Covid-19 pandemic instead of politicking. In a press statement, a political secretary to the chief minister, Michael Tiang, called out Parti Bumi Bersatu (PSB) and Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei for ranting against Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr […]
Medical experts from China in town
KUCHING: Eight medical experts from Guangdong, China arrived at Kuching International Airport yesterday. They will assist in curbing the Covid-19 outbreak in the state. The medical team was welcomed by Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Cheng Guangzhong and political secretary to the Chief Minister Tan Kai who represented Local Government and […]
No cases of Covid-19 patients being reinfected in state
KUCHING: There are no cases of Covid-19 patients being reinfected in Sarawak. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said, however, there were reports that Brunei had 17 cases of reinfection. “We have gathered this information and passed it to medical specialists including Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah so that […]
Sarawak MPs urged to fight hard for healthcare funding
KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) uses at least 1,000 personal protection equipment (PPE) per day during this Covid-19 pandemic, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the state government earlier purchased 50,000 PPE worth RM6.5 million from China but they were enough for only 50 days at SGH […]
