Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

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New cluster declared in Kuching district

KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified one new cluster in Kuching district named Jalan Simpang Tiga Cluster. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today said that the said cluster is a workplace cluster involving a shopping mall in Kenyalang Park. “A total of 44 people were screened

Another longhouse under EMCO

KUCHING: One longhouse in Saratok district has been placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) which started today. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that the EMCO will be enforced on Rumah Ribun, Sungai Klampai in Saratok until June 4. It also declared the end of EMCO at two

612 new cases in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 612 Covid-19 positive cases today (May 21), bringing the state’s tally to 40,871. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 369 cases or 60.29 percent of the new cases were detected in Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kapit, and Kuching districts. Sibu district accounted for 108 new cases; (103),

Keeping kindies safe for kids

KUCHING: Kindergartens operating during the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) are adhering strictly to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to keep the children under their care safe and sound. Although the children have to observe the strict SOPs, school is still fun for them, said the Association of Kindergarten

Sarawak records 512 new positive cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 512 new Covid-19 positive cases yesterday (May 18), bringing the state’s tally to 39,328. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 353 cases or 60.13 percent of the new cases were detected in Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kapit and Kuching districts. Miri district accounted for 96 new cases;

Dept announces two new clusters

KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified two new clusters in Betong district. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that new clusters are the Hulu Spaoh Cluster and Jelang Cluster. “The Hulu Spaoh Cluster is a community cluster where a total of 48 people were screened —20 of them were

Two longhouses under EMCO

KUCHING: Two longhouses in Pakan district are currently under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the two longhouses are Rumah Luyoh, Dendang Wak (May 16 to June 1) and Rumah Sat, Ulu Kakup (May 17 to June 2). It also said that the EMCO

433 new cases, 1 death on May 17

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 433 new Covid-19 positive cases and one death yesterday. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its statement, said the death toll was 225. It said 268 or 61.89 percent of the new cases were detected in Miri, Kapit, Sibu, Kuching and Belaga districts. The districts that

Seek approval from council first

KUCHING: Members of the public need to seek approval from the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) before embarking on any projects or charity in Padawan. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang pointed out that no one should do anything without the approval of the council as there were rules and regulations that

10th Mile Wet Market to be upgraded

KUCHING: The 10th Mile Wet Market will undergo an upgrading project worth RM44,520 which commenced on Monday (May 17). Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said that the contract period of project is two months and is expected to be done by July 16. He also said that