[Updated on 2 June 2021]
Malaysians are going through some tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we're staying home and practising social distancing, you might be wondering where to take a COVID-19 test in Sarawak? If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or planning to take a COVID-19 test for work or travel purposes, here's where you should go.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that has been declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (Ministry of Health Malaysia), these are the common symptoms of COVID-19.
Common symptoms
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Tiredness
Other symptoms
- Aches and pains
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Diarrhoea
Can I visit any hospital if I'm showing symptoms of COVID-19?
According to Malay Mail, you need to be classified as a case before you can take a COVID-19 test in a screening hospital in Sarawak. You need to fulfil the following criteria:
- Sporadic case: A patient who tested positive for COVID-19 but has not travelled to any foreign country nor in close contact with a COVID-19 patient within 14 days before the start of the illness.
- PUI (Patient Under Investigation): A patient with acute respiratory infection (shortness of breath, cough or sore throat) with or without fever. This patient also travelled to a foreign country, in close contact with a COVID-19 patient or attended an event associated with a known COVID-19 outbreak within 14 days before the start of the illness
- Contact: A patient who is a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 patient
If you're not classified as a 'case' but would like to undergo a COVID-19 screening for work, travel or other purposes, we've also listed some options for you.
Where can I take a COVID-19 test in Sarawak?
A) If you're classified as a 'case' and need to undergo a COVID-19 screening
In February 2020, the Ministry of Health Malaysia released a list of designated hospitals that are tasked for COVID-19 screenings and managing patients with COVID-19. If you're living outside of Sarawak, you can refer to the full list here.
Do note that you need to be classified as a 'case' (a sporadic case, PUI or contact) before visiting the following hospitals.
Screening hospitals in Sarawak
- Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching
- Hospital Miri
- Hospital Bintulu
- Hospital Sibu
- Hospital Sarikei
Admitting hospitals in Sarawak (for PUI and confirmed COVID-19 cases)
- Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching
- Hospital Miri
- Hospital Bintulu
- Hospital Sibu
B) If you're not classified as a 'case' but want to undergo a COVID-19 screening
Private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Sarawak
- Samarahan Medical Clinic, Country Land Commercial Centre
- Klinik Kotaraya Samarahan, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa
- PMG Medical Clinic, Lorong Ulu Oya 11A
- Dr James Go Internal Medicine Specialist Clinic, Kuching Central Land District Taman Timberland
- Chiew's Child Specialist & Family Clinic, Tabuan Stutong Commercial Centre
- Uni Clinic, Unisquare Commercial Centre
- Klinik I-Care, Jalan Abang Galau
- Dr Lau's Medical Clinic, Simanggang Town District
- Dr Chieng's Medical Clinic, Jalan Berjaya
- Klinik Desa Indah, Kuala Baram Land District
- Teddy Medical Clinic, Bau Town District
- Omega Clinic, Off Jalan Pasar Lutong
- Klinik Kotaraya (Satok) 24 Hours, Medan Melor Commercial Centre
- Ha Medical Centre, Jalan Pandungan
- Klinik Dr Wong, Jalan Masjid Lama
- Klinik Astana, Jalan Astana
- Wong's Orthopaedic Clinic, Brooke Drive
- Klinik Bustari, Sukma Commercial Centre
- Klinik Dr Yong, BDA-Shahida Commercial Centre
- Klinik Kotaraya Batu Kawa, Batu Kawa New Township
- Klinik Kotaraya Samarahan, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa
- Care Medical Clinic, Jalan Tarap
- Tang Specialist Clinic Sdn Bhd, Jalan Pedada
- Rejang Medical Clinic, Jalan Pedada
- J.L. Lee Women Specialist Clinic, Jalan Hokkien
- Goh Medical Specialist Clinic, Hokkien Road
- Klinik Perubatan Bau, Jalan Temenggong Salau
- Klinik Chiew, Chan Bee Kiew Building
- Reliance Medical Clinic, Jalan Liu Shan Bang
- Klinik Syazwani, Assyakirin Commercial Square
- LKB Clinic, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn
- Klinik Medan Sentral Sdn Bhd, Assyakirin Commerce Square Phase 2
- Klinik Wong Ching Seh, Taman Sri Dagang
- Malihah Medical Centre, Taman Sg Tengah Valley
- Kelinik Udie Salleh (Medan), Kemena Land District
- Click here for a full list of registered private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Sarawak.
Private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Sarawak
- Rejang Medical Centre, Jalan Dr Wong Soon Kai (Jalan Pedada)
- Bintulu Medical Centre, Kemena Land District
- KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital, Kuala Baram Land District
- Normah Medical Specialist Centre, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub
- Timberland Medical Centre, Jalan Rock
- Columbia Asia Hospital - Bintulu, Jalan Tan Sri Ikhwan
- Borneo Medical Centre (Miri), Jalan Cahaya
- Borneo Medical Centre, Kuching Town Land District
- Columbia Asia Hospital - Miri, Jalan Bulan Sabit
- Miri City Medical Centre, Jalan Hokkien
- KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital
While we're doing our part by staying home and practising social distancing, we hope this list of places to get a COVID-19 test in Sarawak will be helpful to those who need them. For more ways to stay safe during the pandemic, check out our recommended reads below.