Author: Alwin Lawrence

Trienekens’ vital role during MCO

KUCHING: Every home will produce waste which later goes into the trash bin. Some days later, the rubbish will be collected and disposed of, thus ensuring the neighbourhood is spick and span. So imagine if this does not happen. This is where companies such as Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd come

Compromise and comply

KUCHING: The movement control order (MCO) which has been further extended to April 28 is intended to keep the people safe from the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the people cannot deny that the MCO brings a huge impact on their lives, it is important for them to suck it up and

PPEs for frontliners

BINTULU: A local company recently presented personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the hospital, polyclinics and quarantine centres here as well as Sarawak General Hospital in Kuching for the frontliners involved in fighting the Covid-19 outbreak. Adap 4orty Global Sdn Bhd spokesperson Francis Ngu Hown Hua explained that it was the

Meals for Bintulu’s needy

BINTULU: Poor families badly affected by the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) here received assistance from Extrameal Bintulu recently. According to Extrameal Bintulu founder Francis Ngu Hown Hua, the decision to give the assistance was made because Extrameal Bintulu was concerned about these families who might have difficulty buying daily

Ever dream of becoming a sailor?

SIBU:  Pulau Bruit Graduates Association secretary Raduan Serap recommended youth to pursue a career as sailors and subsequently raise the socio-economic status of their families. He urged parents to encourage their children to become sailors. “Congratulations also to Pulau Bruit Graduates Association and the exco for organising the basic shipping

Lundu looks deserted after border closure

KUCHING: The beach town of Lundu appears deserted with residents preferring to stay indoors during the movement control order (MCO) period. A check by New Sarawak Tribune in the town bordering West Kalimantan, Indonesia on Saturday showed minimal movement by town folk. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg

Let’s not stick together stickers

MUKAH: Inspired by the efforts of overseas retailers, Millennium Creative Solutions adopted the same idea to provide free social distancing stickers to various agencies, companies and shops here. Its owner Norazryn Abdul Rahman when contacted said her company took the initiative to help curb the spread of Covid-19. “We get

Mixed reaction to thermal scanner call

KUCHING: Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye recently encouraged the private sector to provide a thermal scanning machine at their premises. He said this would help the federal government to dampen the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Lee added that although the machine cost a cool RM40,000, it

Help for Malaya-based Sarawakians

KUCHING: Sarawak Volunteers through Rumah Sarawak will aid Sarawakians in Malaya who are in need of help. Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof urged Sarawakians who are living there to contact Sarawak Volunteers, especially in cases of sickness or death. Fadillah who is Sarawak Volunteers advisor added that cooperation

Holistic legislation needed

LAW ON DRINK DRIVING KUCHING: The federal government’s move to tighten the law on drink driving should be implemented holistically, said Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. He pointed out that imposing higher fines would not necessarily prevent motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol. “To me the