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Betong, Pakan districts turn red

KUCHING: Betong and Pakan districts have turned red after respectively recording 42 and 46 positive cases in the past 14 days. In its report on Saturday (July 24) the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) also pointed out that Telang Usan’s status also changed from red to orange after recording 26 Covid-19 positive cases in the […]

Implement targeted MCO only in red zones

KUCHING: Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) Sarawak commissioner Datuk Dr Madeline Berma is of the view that the government should implement the targeted movement control order (MCO) only in red zones, not the whole country. She said in the meantime, the government needed to think of other ways to reduce the spread of Covid-19 as the […]

Lundu district now red

KUCHING: The Lundu district is now a Covid-19 red zone after recording 43 cases of local infections in the last 14 days. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced this on Monday (June 14), adding that there were now 29 red districts in the state. The Saratok district has turned yellow after recording 11 cases […]

All educational institutions in red zones to close until May 3

KUCHING: All universities, polytechnics and tuition centres in Covid-19 red zones throughout the state will be closed for 14 days effective April 20 until May 3. This was announced by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement issued on Monday (Apr 19). The committee said it includes all educational institutions under the Education […]

Schools in red zones to close from tomorrow

KUCHING: The state government has decided to close all schools including nurseries and kindergartens in Covid-19 red zones for 14 days effective tomorrow (April 20). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the decision was made as several schools in the state had reported several infection cases among their teachers and students. “I […]

Close schools, home learning recommended in red zones

KUCHING: Home-based learning (PdPR) is certainly challenging for both students and teachers. While noting this fact, the Malaysian Parents Consultative Association (Mapim) Sarawak branch is of the opinion that schools which recorded positive Covid-19 cases including schools in the red zones must be closed temporarily. To fill in the teaching and learning vacuum, PdPR is […]

Miri schools to close temporarily

MIRI: The Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) today (April 18) decided that schools in the district should be temporary closed for 14 days to curb the spread of the virus in schools. “All schools in the district will revert to home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) and the situation will be reviewed once the 14-day […]

Have Phase 4 immunisation for red zones

KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has suggested having a fourth phase for the immunisation programme in red zones in Sarawak. According to him, Sibu, Kapit, Bintulu and other red zones should be in the fourth phase of the programme. “Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas has written and […]

Call to postpone classes in red, orange zones

KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has urged the Education Ministry (MOE) and Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to consider postponing schooling sessions in red and orange zones. Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit made the call following a recent case of a student in Siburan who tested positive after contact with someone in Batu Gong […]

Govt said to be wise in postponing classes

KUCHING: Kesatuan Guru Bumiputera Sarawak (KGSB) president Ahmad Malie said that the state government’s decision to postpone the reopening of schools in red zones was wise. In saying this, Ahmad is confident that schools which reopened on Monday (March 1) were well-prepared. “We hope the public understand and accept the state government’s decision to postpone […]