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Electronic trackers for Sarawak students returning from peninsula
Deputy CM says those who were quarantined before their flight must still self-isolate at home for 14 days.
Sarawak not rushing to re-open economy
Douglas Uggah maintains state govt line it will act in best interests of Sarawakians, regardless of Putrajaya.
Sarawak extends partial lockdown of Samarahan by 3 days
State disaster committee continues active screening in residential areas, which have produced 20 positive cases.
Sarawak won't follow Miti’s decision to let selected sectors run at full capacity yet
State has been given flexibility to decide on economic activities allowed to proceed, says deputy chief minister.
No reason to lock down Sarawak Hospital despite 52 Covid-19 cases, says Uggah
There is no proof the medical personnel caught virus while on duty there, deputy CM argues.
Sarawakian returning from nixed Indonesia tabligh event has Covid-19
Patient, who re-entered Malaysia via Sabah, is warded at Tawau Hospital.
Bintulu virus case sparks travel crackdown
Deputy CM instructs police to be more stringent in granting inter-district travel permit.
Sarawak sets up first BSL3 test lab for Covid-19 in record time
Facility will help meet urgent need for greater testing capacity.
For low-income folk, going back to work takes priority
Informal sector workers hard hit by loss of daily wages.
4 Sarawak divisions declared green zones
Douglas Uggah Embas urges residents not to take improving situation for granted.
Masing slams banks for failing to anticipate rush to withdraw cash aid
The Sarawak deputy chief minister says banks must think outside the box to serve customers amid the pandemic.
Sarawak now says no to food stalls in house compounds
Traders can instead use online platforms, e-hailing services to sell their offerings during Ramadan, says state minister.
Placing Kuching under lockdown ‘overkill’, says Uggah
Sarawak deputy CM says Covid-19 cases in state capital have not reached a figure that necessitates EMCO.
Sarawak nod for Ramadan food stalls in house compounds
They can sell from 3pm to 10pm, three hours past 7pm cut-off for most other operations during MCO.
