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
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024