Lundu

The number of COVID-19 infections in Sarawak rose sharply this month to record 35,517 new cases, an increase of 224 per cent compared to July.

The flood situation in Sarawak is improving as the number of evacuees dropped to 522 people from 858 this morning.

The number of flood victims evacuated to temporary relief centres in the state continue to rise to 858 this morning from 755 yesterday.

A total of 31 COVID-19 positive cases have been recorded from 790 screenings conducted in Kampung Sebako 1 and 2 in Lundu, Sarawak, thus far.

The federal government has approved the construction of an Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Telok Melano.

Six police personnel were arrested in Kuching, Padawan and Lundu between late last night and early this morning for alleged involvement in extortion.

A disabled octogenarian was burnt to death in a fire that broke out at a sundry shop in Kampung Jangkar here at 7.50 pm today.

Three more polling centres for the Tanjong Datu state by-election closed at 5 pm, concluding the voting process at all the 16 polling centres.

A total of 162 of the 188 early voters for the Tanjong Datu by-election came out to cast their votes at two polling centres here today.

The action of three state assemblymen and a Member of Parliament from Melaka DAP who quitted the party is a manifestation of internal problems.

Two early voting centres for the Tanjong Datu state by-election, comprising Lundu Community Hall in Kampung Sungai Lundu and Sempadi Camp ULS Hall opened at 8 am today.

The Prime Minister says being the wife of the late chief minister was one of the factors.

The late Tan Sri Adenan Satem liked to get down on the ground to observe and ensure that every development plan implemented in his constituency went smoothly for the benefit of the people.

A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said the injured among the victims were immediately attended to by the Lundu fire and rescue mobile emergency squad and subsequently referred to Lundu Hospital.

Nine climbers are believed to have been trapped on Gunung Gading in Lundu, about 62km from Kuching and about 2km from Lundu town.

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

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.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.