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Endemic phase of Covid19: New SOP to be presented to Cabinet next week

PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will enter the endemic phase of Covid-19 will be made after the Ministry of Health (MoH) presents a report on new recommendations and standard operating procedures (SOP) to the Cabinet next week, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Malaysia is currently in the transition to the endemic phase, which […]

Stay vigilant advice amid new Covid-19 variant

SIBU: People must remain vigilant even though Malaysia has moved into the endemic phase of COVID-19. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) should continue to be observed at all times. According to him, this is essential as the COVID-19 outbreak now has a […]

No let-up in fight against Aedes

BAU: Every level of society has been urged to constantly step up efforts on eradicating the aedes mosquito, especially with the state moving into an endemic phase following he Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said dengue was a vector-borne disease in several ASEAN countries. “Therefore, self-hygiene against infectious diseases such […]

Birthday celebration to showcase unique Kapit

KAPIT: The State-level birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is finally held physically here after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kapit Division has been selected as the host for this year’s celebration where several programmes will be held from June 5 to 6. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the […]

It’s ‘pulai Gawai’ rush again

Hari Gawai Dayak must be preserved as an occasion to meet, exchange visits, interact and understand each other’s customs and traditions so that a celebration, which has been given a public holiday, can help to strengthen the unity of all communities not only in Sarawak but in Kuala Lumpur and Johore too. – Tun Pehin […]

Opar potential tourist attraction

LUNDU: Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian assured that Opar could be another tourist attraction soon after the Pan Borneo project in the area is fully completed. He said that it was timely as the country was already in the endemic phase. “When I arrived here, I realised that many parts of […]

Sarawak’s revenue for Jan-March amounts to RM3.1 bln

SARAWAK collected a revenue of RM3.108 billion or 31 per cent of the estimated revenue of RM10.036 billion in the first quarter of this year, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said. He said the revenue was collected from major sources, namely State Sales Tax (SST) of RM1.248 billion, cash compensation in lieu of oil […]

SGH complies fully with visit policy

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) management wishes to assure the public that the policies and regulations outlined in the visit policy for caregivers and visitors at hospitals under the Ministry of Health (MOH) during the Transition Phase to Endemic COVID-19 from MOH would be strictly adhered to at all times. This statement was made in […]

Raya in endemic phase

More reasons to celebrate Two years ago, the Muslim community nationwide celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri in moderation by adhering to the new norms. However, this year’s Raya celebrations are expected to be lively after the country decides to move into endemic phase. In the previous two years, Malaysians were not allowed to ‘balik kampung’ to […]

Memorable return to church

KUCHING: After two years of low-key celebration and a series of online masses due to the pandemic, congregations at churches are finally allowed with no limitation. A check by New Sarawak Tribune during the Holy Week at St Ann Church, Kota Padawan found that it was a full house service and celebration, especially during Good […]