Sarawak's disaster preparations tested as floods hit state
Preparations made by the Sarawak SDMC over the past few months to deal with flooding have been put to the test after several districts were inundated since last night.
Fri Dec 23 2022
AirAsia says additional 42 weekly flights to Sarawak quickly snapped up
AirAsia said it has received confirmation from the Sarawak MOT and the SDMC for additional 42 weekly flights from Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah into the state for a limited period from Dec 4.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Malaysia Airlines to increase flight frequency to Sarawak from Dec 11
Malaysia Airlines has received approval from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to operate additional flights to Sarawak, for the period of Dec 11 to Jan 5.
Fri Nov 26 2021
PPN: Sarawak's shift to Phase Two not a hasty decision - Unggah
Beginning tomorrow, Sarawak will transition to Phase Two of the PPN whereby several economic sectors are allowed to reopen.
Tue Jul 13 2021
More flood victims in Sabah, Sarawak records a drop
The number of flood victims in Sabah has increased to 5,037 as of 4 pm today compared to 4,832 this morning, while Sarawak saw a drop to 233 people compared to 442 this morning.
Sun May 23 2021
EMCO in four areas in Sarawak till May 13 - SDMC
The Sarawak Health Department also announced four new clusters involving two in Miri district and one each in Kanowit and Selangau.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Prime Minister satisfied with Sarawak COVID-19 vaccination programme - Uggah
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin commended how the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) managed its COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Time to review interdistrict travel for second dose recipients - Dr Annuar
Some factors need to be taken into account before the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the National Security Council (MKN) could make any decision.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Special flights for Sarawak students studying in Sabah
Currently, the Sarawak government has reduced the number of flights coming into the state with only approved flights are allowed in.
Wed Mar 24 2021
CMCO in Sarawak extended until March 1
The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Sarawak, scheduled to end Feb 14, will be extended until March 1.
Sat Feb 13 2021
COVID: Sarawak to tighten controls in longhouses, villages - Uggah
At present, the control was seen to be less effective due to an insufficient number of enforcement personnel stationed in the affected areas.
Fri Feb 05 2021
CMCO in Kuching extended until Nov 27
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to extend the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Kuching district until Thursday (Nov 27).
Sun Nov 22 2020
COVID-19: Sarawak tightens travel conditions
The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has tightened travel conditions for those wanting to enter the state following the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Sabah.
Tue Sep 29 2020
Kuching jetty cluster officially ends - SDMC
The Kuching Jetty Cluster officially ended today as all positive cases have recovered and allowed to return home, according to a statement from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).
Sun Aug 16 2020
No need for police permission to travel out of Sarawak - SDMC
The movement control only involves movement between Zone One (COVID-19 yellow/ red zone) and Zone Two ( COVID-19 green zone).
Sun Aug 02 2020
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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