Author: News Desk

Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak working on webinars

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is in the process of conducting a few online webinars in the coming weeks, says Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam. The YPS chairman said they were working with a public relations and communications firm to conduct programmes such as webinars and online campaigns.

Prayers for non-Muslim houses of worship can resume in yellow, green zones

KUCHING: Non-Muslim houses of worship in yellow and green zones are allowed to open for prayers only during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period. Prayer sessions conducted must abide by the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the prevention and control of Covid-19. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and Unit

Preparations underway for reopening of churches

KUCHING: Over the next few days, admission standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sanitising teams will be formed in preparation for the reopening of churches for the first Sunday of Lent, with Sunset and Sunday Masses on Feb 20 and 21 respectively.  “Respective parishes will arrange for the reopening of main

Tegas to host virtual Demo Day

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) will host a virtual Demo Day on Feb 27 to showcase the social enterprises which have participated in its six-month Social Impact Accelerator (SIA) programme. The five early-stage social enterprises will be pitching virtually to an audience of diverse stakeholders including potential impact

Kuih bakul in high demand despite quiet CNY

BY AFIEZUL SAMIT KUCHING: Every Chinese New Year, Roti Lazeez Enterprise’s kuih bakul is sure to be in high demand. According to the Muslim-owned food company’s owner Noor Asmah Mohamed Mokhtar, she learned how to make the cake from a Chinese friend six years ago. “After my friend tasted the

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TVS Programme for Wednesday Feb 17, 2021

0001  Sejahtera Asia Plus EP 11 R 0030  A Borneon Story EP 5 R 0100  Nota Di Kota EP 6 R 0130  Rezeki Air EP 12 R 0200  Lan Bedagang EP 2 R 0230  Why It Matters EP 5 R 0300  For Food’s Sake EP 2 R 0400  Sultan EP

38 compounded for flouting CMCO

MIRI: Miri police have issued 38 compounds for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin who is also Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (MDDC) chairman said the compounds were issued between February 8 and Feb 14. “Of that number, 36 were entertainment outlets

Kudos to music talent Alena Murang

KUCHING: Sarawak’s home-grown talent Alena Murang and other talents from the bands Estranged and Stonebay have shown that the pandemic should not be a stumbling block for local musicians to continue their creative passion in the new normal. In saying this, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman

Disciplinary action against 11 police officers

KUCHING: A total of 11 senior and junior police officers will face disciplinary action in connection with the case of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by another detainee last Jan 9 inside a toilet of Miri police station. The Department of Integrity and Compliance Standards (JIPS) director Zamri

Unifor presents grants to churches

KUCHING: A cheque worth RM1.5 million was presented to BEM Bethel Church in Sibu for its construction. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented the cheque to Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi on behalf of the church. The said cheque is