Extend MCO but please help us
KUCHING: Despite its severe negative effects on the economy, the public are supportive of the government’s move should it decide to extend the current movement control order (MCO). Many understand that the implementation of the MCO is for the safety of the country. Despite the slow business he has been experiencing since the MCO, Muhammad […]
One new cluster in Sarawak
KUCHING: The State Health Department today (June 26) declared one new cluster in the Betong district. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that the new Nyelutong cluster involved two longhouses at Nyelutong, Betong. Of the 154 people who were screened, 39 including the index case tested positive, 104 were negative while 11 were awaiting […]
Betong is orange while Marudi yellow
KUCHING: The Betong district has turned orange after recording 35 local Covid-19 infection cases in the last two weeks. Meanwhile, the Marudi district is now yellow after recording 13 local infection cases in the past 14 days. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced that as of today (June 26), the state had 30 red […]
Five new deaths bring state’s toll to 401
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded five new Covid-19 deaths today (June 26), bringing the state’s Covid-19 death toll to 401. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement today, said the 397th death was that of a 67-year-old local man from the Lubok Antu District. The man, who passed away in the Sarawak General Hospital, was […]
Fewer positive cases in the state
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 491 Covid-19 positive cases today (June 26), a big decrease compared to 673 cases the previous day. State had recorded a total of 63,311 positive cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 316 cases or 64.35 percent of the new cases were detected in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri and Subis districts. […]
Most police compounds issued in Kuching
KUCHING: Police issued 48 compounds to errant individuals for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) on Friday (June 25). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching recorded the most compounds with 27, followed by Bintulu (seven), Simunjan (five), Sibu (four), Saratok (two), Lawas (two) and Padawan (one). “The […]
Entry into Sarawak reviewed to stop virus variant
KUCHING: In view of the high risk of transmission of a variant of concern (VOC) — the Delta B.1.617.2 variant — into Sarawak, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the State Health Department (JKNS) have reviewed the entry procedures into the state from overseas and other states in the country. SDMC said it agreed […]
EMCO in four more locations in Sarawak
KUCHING: Four locations, including three longhouses, have been put under enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on Friday (June 25) said Rh Wing Tutong, Kampung Gua Sukat in Sri Aman would be under EMCO from June 25 to July 8. Meanwhile, Rh Tomy, Buyong Bangat in Betong and Rh Awang […]
Two clusters declared, four clusters end
KUCHING: The State Health Department declared two new clusters today (June 25), namely, the Jalan Renggas Cluster in Kuching and Jalan Kidurong Lima Cluster in Bintulu. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Jalan Renggas Cluster was a workplace cluster made up of workers of a vehicle spare parts workshop. “A total of 26 […]
673 cases recorded today
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 673 Covid-19 positive cases today (June 25), bringing the state’s tally to 62,820. The figure was an increase of 92 cases over that recorded the previous day. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 423 cases or 62.85 percent of the new cases were detected in Sibu, Kuching, Kanowit, Bintulu, and Sarikei […]
