Record high with 361 cases
KUCHING: Sarawak registered a new record high of 361 positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing the state’s tally to 10,424. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said 89 of these cases were reported in Miri District, Sibu (73), Bintulu (71), Betong (60), Kuching (22), Subis (11), Sarikei (9), Mukah (8), Kapit […]
Foreign workers needed to propel state’s growth
KUCHING: As the government is pump-priming the economy to recover from the numerous lockdowns, there is a need for foreign workers in order to spur the various industries and economic sectors which are facing a shortage of labour, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “In Sarawak, without these workers, we would not be able to grow […]
Stringent precautions crucial
KUCHING: Strict border control needs to be implemented to keep the spread of Covid-19 under control. This is vital as allowing foreign workers to enter Sarawak could potentially put the lives of locals at risk or trigger another wave of infections. In emphasising this, Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member Marichelle […]
Timely decision, says federation
KUCHING: The decision to allow the entry of foreign workers into Sarawak is timely as the state gears up for its economic recovery after the recent introduction of the Covid-19 vaccines here, says Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He stressed that employers must act diligently and responsibly by complying with the standard […]
Employers must bear quarantine, testing costs
KUCHING: Employers bringing in foreign workers to Sarawak should bear the costs of quarantine and Covid-19 testing required for their entry as such arrangement is fair. In saying this, Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said employers must also have the duty and responsibility to ensure strict adherence […]
Foreign workers to wait until Sarawakians get vaccinated
Entry to state KUCHING: Foreign workers should only be allowed into Sarawak at a later stage after most of the state’s population have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak chairman Mohammad Ibrahim Hamid is of the view that it would be safer to allow them to enter then. He expressed apprehension […]
Sarawak approves illegal immigrant recalibration plan
KUCHING: The state government has approved the implementation of the Illegal Immigrant Recalibration Plan effective March 15 to June 30. This was announced by State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas today (Mar 3). Elaborating on the details of the plan, Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Ken Leben said the plan comprised […]
Abdul Karim welcomes FAS’ proposal
KUCHING: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has welcomed the Football Association of Sarawak’s (FAS) proposal for a state government subsidiary to take over the management of Sarawak United’s administration. He said this was a good proposal but it needed to be scrutinised in depth as it involved subsidiaries under the state […]
RM5.6 mln worth of food aid distributed
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) has provided over RM5.6 million worth of food aid to people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as of February this year. The food aid was provided to several areas under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), said KWKPK Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah […]
Sarawak MMA welcomes efforts to speed up vaccination
KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Sarawak Branch welcomes all efforts to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination. Chairman Dr Teh Siao Hean was responding to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who said that Sarawak was looking into the possibility of purchasing extra vaccine to step up the programme. The […]
