All students living in hostels in Sarawak can now return to their respective hometowns without having to undergo the Covid-19 RT-PCR test, following the state government's announcement to extend the closure of educational institutions in red zones until May 10.

The decision was among others announced by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), which includes imposing the enhanced movement control order (MCO) at Rumah Panjang (Rh) Awit in Julau, Rh Papit (Sarikei), and Rh Andrew (Pakan) from April 28 to May 11.

The enhanced MCO is also imposed at...