Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently under quarantine at Sarawak General Hospital.

In a statement, Yii said that both he and Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen had tested for the virus but that Chong's test proved to be negative.

"The Health Department last night, released the results of the Covid-19 test for both myself and Chong which showed that Chong has tested negative for the virus, but I have tested positive for Covid-19."

"I was then admitted late last night and currently am being quarantined at Sarawak General Hospital for further monitoring based on the standard procedures set by the Health Ministry," he said.

Yii who is a medical doctor said he is still asymptomatic and in stable condition.