Number of male sexual harassment victims rising
Sexual harassment these days transcends gender boundaries, no longer confined solely to women as victims. In a recent startling revelation, the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) disclosed a surprising surge in reported cases of sexual harassment. What’s catching everyone off guard is the notable fact that a significant portion of these reports […]
HFMD Cases on the Rise
There are numerous concerns in the world. Many of them involved young, innocent children. Though the COVID-19 outbreak brought heartbreak for parents whose children became infected with the virus, there is another disease that requires attention due to its present rapid spread. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) was first clinically diagnosed in 1957 in […]
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 […]
Violators to face stern action
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who violate the movement control order (MCO) will be subject to stern action without compromise after Feb 4 following the drastic rise in Covid-19 cases, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He attributed the move to the rising number of daily Covid-19 cases, especially involving workers in construction […]
MCO might be implemented again
MIRI: The movement control order (MCO) might be implemented again in Sarawak, along with further restrictions due to the rising Covid-19 cases. This was said by Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting when met on Saturday (Jan 9) before officiating at a youth programme at Pustaka Miri. Although many countries, including Malaysia, […]
India’s Covid-19 tally close to 7 mln, 73,272 new cases recorded
NEW DELHI: India’s Covid-19 tally continues to rise and is close to 7 million, as 73,272 new cases in the past 24 hours took it to 6,979,423 on Saturday, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry. With as many as 926 deaths since Friday morning, the total death toll rose to 107,416, […]
‘Don’t call for state election now’
KUCHING: It is political suicide to call for the state election at a time when Covid-19 cases are increasing, said president of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) Voon Lee Shan. He pointed out that all opposition parties had been gearing up for the election for many months now. “If the state election is held during the […]
Disaster committee gets a bit of praise
By VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has carried out its roles and functions effectively in handling the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak, including making various efforts to curb the transmission of the disease especially after the rising cases in Sabah recently. This was applauded by Pantai Damai assemblyman, Datuk Abdul Rahman […]
Global Coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark
ANKARA: The global death toll from the novel coronavirus crossed the 350,000 mark Tuesday, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University. According to Anadolu Agency, data compiled by the university showed that the number of deaths worldwide has reached 350,423 while 2.28 million people have recovered. There are also over 5.58 million confirmed cases worldwide, according […]
