Not the time for co-curricular activities
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Parents and teachers are worried about the resumption of co-curricular activities in schools amidst the increase of Covid-19 cases nationwide. This is also at a time when most of the universities nationwide have postponed their student intake while opting for the teaching and learning to be conducted […]
MCO to re-imposed as a last resort
KUCHING: The sudden spike in number of Covid-19 cases nationwide after the Sabah state polls has sparked concern amongst the public here. While it can be seen that the number of cases are rising steadily as of late, many believe that the situation would be under control in no time following the stepping up of […]
No surge in cases, hopefully
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hopeful that there will be no spike in Covid-19 cases when Sarawak holds its upcoming state election. “If the Sarawak election is carried out later, we hope that there will be no increase in Covid-19 cases happening in this state like what has […]
Japan to declare state of emergency
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to declare a state of emergency over the Covid-19 outbreak in Japan, due to the recent surging Covid-19 cases in Tokyo and other large cities, government sources said Monday. Pressure had been mounting on Abe to make the declaration amid a surge in Covid-19 cases recently, with […]
Colombia has announces lockdown
BOGOTA: Colombian President Ivan Duque announced Friday a countrywide lockdown as it seeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Anadolu Agency reported. The quarantine beginning March 25 will last 19 days. The capital of Bogota and other regions began holding four-day quarantine drills Friday through the weekend. “It is time to understand that our […]
