Author: Clement Erik Wong

Two new cases in Kuching district

KUCHING: Two new positive Covid-19 cases were recorded in this district on Tuesday (Dec 8), bringing the cumulative total in the state to 1,072. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the cases were categorised as imported  cases. The first case involved an Indonesian citizen and the twin of Case 1,067

Two new cases in state

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two new Covid-19 positive cases on Monday (Dec 7). The two cases, categorised as a locally transmitted case and an imported case detected in Serian and Kuching respectively, brought the cumulative total of Covid-19 cases detected in the state to 1,070. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said

Zero squatters by 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is aiming to achieve zero squatters status in the state by 2025. Assistant Urban Development and Resources Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said efforts to address issues pertaining to squatters were not only focused in urban areas, but also rural areas. “We held a meeting last

State govt sets target at RM8 billion from timber exports

KUCHING: In tandem with its aspiration to become a developed state by 2030, the state government has set a target of RM8 billion in export value of timber and timber products. Urban Development and Resources Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the state government hopes the industry players would

Financial aid for non-Muslim institutions to continue

SIBU: The state government through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) will continue to provide financial assistance to non-Muslim religious institutions for the use of their respective houses of worship, said political secretary to the chief minister Romeo Christopher Tegong. He said for this purpose, the state government had allocated

Getting youth to take up leadership roles

ASAJAYA: Sarawak is on the right track in its development of future state and national leaders, especially among the youth. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah in stating this, said the recent amendment to the Sarawak Constitution which intends to lower the age of persons qualified for

Agro Bank to install ATM in Gedong

KUCHING: Gedong folk can now heave a sigh of relief as they are set to enjoy Agro Bank automated teller machine (ATM) services by the end of the year. Assistant International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Naroden Majais said the provision of banking services was

A trainee latest positive case in district

KUCHING: This district today recorded one new locally transmitted Covid-19 positive case, bringing the cumulative total to 1,065. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the case is a trainee at the Health Ministry Training Institute (ILKKM) who underwent self-screening prior to returning to Sabah. “The case arrived in Sarawak from

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Two imported positive cases detected

KUCHING: Two Covid-19 positive cases were detected in Sarawak on Wednesday (Nov 25), bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,064. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said both cases, categorised as imported cases, were reported in Limbang. The two cases were detected through screening of individuals returning from Covid-19

Get permission first, donors, contributors told

KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) calls on all parties or organisations looking to make contributions or install equipment in a school to seek permission from the Education Department or Ministry of Education. “It is because there are contributions, particularly in terms of equipment requires servicing from a technician. Thus,