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IATA calls on government to address high Covid-19 tests cost

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take action to address the high cost of Covid-19 tests in many jurisdictions and provided flexibility in permitting the use of cost-effective antigen tests as an alternative to the more expensive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. Director-general Willie Walsh said the cost […]

RM520k for Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee

BINTULU: Petronas, through its subsidiaries, Kumpulan Syarikat Malaysia LNG and Petronas LNG 9 Sdn Bhd, contributed RM520,000 to the Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee for the use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) laboratory at the Bintulu Divisional Health Office. A mock cheque for the amount was presented by Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd senior manager […]

S’wak bans Indonesians’ entry

KUCHING: Indonesians are not allowed entry into Sarawak for the time being until further notice. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement on Friday also said Sarawakians returning from Indonesia would have to undergo compulsory 14-day quarantine at designated quarantine centres, and the Covid-19 screen tests would be taken on the tenth day. […]

Samling continues to support war against Covid-19

BINTULU: Samling Group of Companies continues to play an active role in supporting the Sarawak government fight against the Covid-19 outbreak. Recently, Samling contributed medical supplies including Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machines, disposable surgical masks, disinfectants, thermometers and gloves to Bintulu Hospital. Samling’s chief executive officer Lawrence Chia handed over the contributions to […]

Samling donates medical supplies to hospitals

MIRI: Timber giant Samling has donated the first batch of medical supplies to several hospitals in the state. According to Samling Group CEO Lawrence Chia, the supplies would be distributed to hospitals in Miri, Bintulu, Sarikei, Lawas and nearby medical facilities, including government clinics. “These items include polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, which is needed […]