SIBU: The sight of people here forming a long queue, and not practising social distancing, to buy South Korean band-inspired, BTS Meal at McDonald's on May 26 has been described as "shameful".
13 May 2021 / 17:53 H.
SIBU: Sarawak Public Health and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee (
pix) said he was “sad and very worried” when asked about the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration today as the country faces the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Annuar, who is also the Nangka state assemblyman, said he was very worried about the Covid situation in Sibu, with no sign of a decline in the number of cases.
“I am very worried. Sometimes (I) can’t sleep at night. Covid-19 is really upsetting me,” he said when contacted through the WhatsApp application.
During the Aidilfitri celebration, Dr Annuar, who is also the coordinator of the Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee, will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the area with the hope of flattening the curve.
Drastic measures for Sibu if Covid cases remain high Dr Annuar 06 May 2021 / 15:14 H.
SIBU: A more drastic measure may be introduced in Sibu if the number of Covid-19 positive cases in the district are not showing any sign of dropping down this week.
Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee (
pix) noted that despite various movement control orders enforced in the district over the past three months, the number of Covid-19 cases remained high.
“There are a lot of factors that contribute toward the high number of positive cases. Firstly, the method of implementation. Secondly, the human factor which is the most difficult to control and, thirdly, the enforcement factor,” he said in his daily engagement with the public via Facebook live streaming, today.
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