Desmond Davidson
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Govt to write off RM8.3 billion of Felda settlers’ debts
The prime minister says this is part of a three-pronged strategy to restart, revitalise and reform the ailing Federal Land Development Authority.
Covid-19 cases in Sarawak start to tumble
Nine clusters contributed to the bulk of the state’s new cases.
Sarawak wants 430,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines weekly
Otherwise, its aim of vaccinating 80% of its adult population by the end of August is not achievable.
Sarawak’s vaccinate-first policy a success, says minister
Walk-in approach the way to go in rural areas where folk lack identification papers, internet access.
Semuja immigration depot hit by Covid-19 outbreak again
Source traced to a group of six Pakistani detainees.
i-Citra – boon to some, bane for others
For the cash-strapped, dipping into their retirement savings provided a lifeline.
Spooked by Delta variant, Sarawak further tightens entry rules
The move is meant to 'protect Sarawakians from the deadly and very contagious variant'.
Sibu coffeeshop, restaurant owners prefer lockdown to extended hours
Few late customers anyway, SOP makes no sense, says rep.
Confusion in Kota Kinabalu as health officers block eateries serving dine-ins
Fresh SOP not released, coffee shop owners, hawkers threatened with fines for setting up tables.
Sarawak to vaccinate residents before release from EMCO quarantine
State health authorities hope to stem community infections with new strategy.
4 new clusters keep Sarawak Covid-19 numbers high
Authorities say villagers not following protocols, resulting in high infection rates.
