Author: Alwin Lawrence

Covid-19 war not over yet

MUKAH: Although Mukah remains a green zone, it does not mean that the war against Covid-19 has ended.  Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said everyone still has to play a key role during this period and it is important to also

Party-hoppers jump for survival

KUCHING: The decision by former state PKR chief Baru Bian and former Stampin PKR branch chief See Chee How to join Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) proves the inconsistency of their political struggle. It also reflects their lack of political principles, said Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya when commenting on

4,600 packets of meat distributed

JEMORENG: About 4,600 packets of meat weighing two kilogrammes each were distributed in the Jemoreng constituency to bring some joy to the villagers who will be celebrating Hari Raya and Gawai which coincides with the conditional movement control order (CMCO). The distribution ceremony was officiated by Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr

More soldiers added to beef border security

KUCHING: The number of Malaysian soldiers along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border has been increased and they are complemented with technology to monitor and control the entry of illegal immigrants, many of whom travel along ‘rat trails’ to and from the state. First Infantry Division Commander, Major General Datuk Din Md Din

No soldier along border affected by Covid-19

SERIKIN (BAU): The welfare and safety of Malaysian soldiers on duty along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border is always a priority and to date none of them has contracted Covid-19. First Infantry Division Commander Major General Datuk Md Din Abu said that from the beginning of their operation to date, there had

Don’t go home for Hari Raya, Gawai yet

KUCHING: Those who intend to return to their hometowns for the Hari Raya or Gawai celebrations are told not to do so in order to prevent the transmission of Covid-19. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya advised that members of the public must strictly obey the government’s instructions throughout the

Surprise visits to teachers’ homes

MUKAH: In conjunction with this year’s Teachers’ Day, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tellian Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) made surprise visits to teachers’ homes to present gifts. The PTA delivered gifts directly to the teachers’ homes around Mukah while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) such as social distancing and using face masks.

Two in one car must be family members

KUCHING: Pressured by many requests from the public to increase the number of people traveling in a car, the government yesterday decided to relax the previous restriction of one-person-per-car ruling. At a press conference in Putrajaya yesterday, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that two people

Fama distributes food aid to IPTs

KUCHING: The state Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme yesterday distributed food aid to several institutions of higher learning (IPT) here. In collaboration with the Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry and the Samarahan Area Farmers Organisation (PPK), the event aims

NGO ensures food on table for rural folks

BINTULU: It is not easy to deliver food aid to the needy folks who live in remote villages and longhouses here. But founder of Bintulu Extrameal Francis Ngu Hown Hua said he and his team would continue to ensure that these folks have food on their table during the movement