APM personnel always on standby
MUKAH: Over 500 members of the Mukah District Civil Defence Force (APM) are always on standby at all times to ensure the wellbeing of the community is guaranteed during the Covid-19 pandemic. In conjunction with the APM’s 69th anniversary this year, Mukah District APM called on the community to remain disciplined and follow strict standard […]
China, Sarawak cooperation reflects good relation
KUCHING: China and Sarawak should forge greater cooperation concerning the Covid-19 vaccine in efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, said Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching Cheng Guangzhong. “Chinese vaccines have arrived in Malaysia and will play an important role in Malaysia and Sarawak’s fight against the pandemic following the vaccine cooperation […]
Cases decline but fight continues
SIBU: Covid-19 cases here are on the decline, says Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee. However, he said to ensure zero cases, this would take time as too many positive cases were recorded initially. “Although cases are on the decline, efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 still need to be […]
430,368 have received first dose of vaccine, 51,621 complete full regimen
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 481,989 individuals have been vaccinated under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of Tuesday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said of the total, 430,368 had received the first dose of the vaccine while 51,621 individuals had completed the full vaccination regimen. Based on the infographic he shared on […]
Satisfactory level of jab registration
SIBU: Registration for the vaccine by locals here has reached a satisfactory level, said Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator stated that for now, 81 percent of the 203,133 residents in Sibu division have registered for the vaccination. He mentioned that the decision of the locals to get themselves vaccinated […]
Don’t hesitate but register early for vaccination
MIRI: Do not “wait and see” but register early for vaccination of the Covid-19. This is the message for the public here from Miri City mayor Adam Yii Siew Yang pertaining to the next phase of the National Immunisation Programme that will commence in early next month. According to the registration for vaccination programme through […]
Bomba helps sanitisation at SK Kelawit
TATAU: The Tatau Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is conducting sanitisation at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kelawit to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic as well as in preparation for the opening of the school session on March 15. The decontamination operation involved the indoor and outdoor areas of the teachers’ room, classroom, foyer, kindergarten […]
Assemblyman supports SDMC decision
KUCHING: A proposal to vaccinate the rural people in Sarawak all at once has gotten the thumbs-up from Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Dennis in a statement said that the decision made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) was a wise and spot-on decision. “As a people’s representative who serves a very rural constituency, […]
State mobilises community leaders in Covid-19 fight
KUCHING: All ketua masyarakat and ketua kampung (KMKK) have been mobilised and empowered to play a role in the war against Covid-19 at the grassroots level. “We do not have enough enforcement officers to cover all villages and longhouses in the state. That is why we empower the KMKK and they have been playing their […]
Strengthening community policing at JKKK level
TATAU: All Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) of villages and longhouses are reminded to strengthen community policing in their respective areas. Acting Tatau District Officer Calvin Ligong said JKKKs, especially ketua masyarakat and ketua kampung (KMKK), played a role in assisting District Offices to monitor the implementation of community policing. He said this included […]
