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Abang Johari to check on Simuja detention depot

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that he will see for himself the situation at Semuja Immigration Detention Depot in Serian. This followed the occurrence of three-digit positive cases reported at the depot which contributed to the spike of cases in the state. “I will visit Semuja. It seems that there […]

Spike in positive cases involves detainees

KUCHING: The recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Sarawak with 407 positive cases reported last Friday is due to the positive cases involving detainees at the Semuja Immigration Detention Centre in Serian. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said as of today, a total of 704 individuals have been screened […]

SDMC to probe allegations of Semuja SOP breach

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will conduct a thorough investigation over allegations of negligence in complying with the standard operating procedure (SOP) when admitting new detainees at the Semuja Immigration Detention Centre in Serian. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the allegation was very disturbing and a grave concern. “We will […]