KUCHING: Being in an endemic phase of Covid-19 means that the infection is at a level that is acceptable and manageable, according to public health expert Prof Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman. The International Medical University pro vice- chancellor of research, and Institute for Research, Development and Innovation director, explained
By Rachel Mina KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Chairman Lo Khere Chiang has urged contractors to postpone the closure of the traffic light junction in Mile 6 here. According to him, the closure of the road by the Public Works Department (JKR) was to give way for the reconstruction of
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud on Tuesday (Sept 28) hosted the organising committee for his 85th birthday celebration which paid him a courtesy visit at Demak Jaya here. The visitors were led by Utilities Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom who
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday (Sept 28) received a courtesy call from outgoing Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia, Yonny Tri Praitno. The visit took place at Abang Johari’s office on the 22nd Floor of Wisma Bapa Malaysia. Yonny expressed his gratitude
KUCHING: A good Samaritan, Kueh Joo Hong, recently donated160 rice bags to Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Batu Kitang. The donation was received by Batu Kitang candidate, Liu Thian Leong, for distribution to the needy in the area. “To date, PSB has provided food assistance such as rice bags and food
KUCHING: It is hoped that the prime minister will provide under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) specific and special financial allocation for the Dayak community towards enhancing their socioeconomic and educational participation within the Malaysian society, says the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). “In this way, the special
KUCHING: The grand finale of UiTM Sarawak Branch’s ‘The Voice Interfaculty V3.0 Virtual Edition 2021’ was recently held live on the university’s official Facebook page. The event organised by the Student Affairs Division of UiTM Sarawak Branch in collaboration with the Student Representative Council of UiTM Sarawak Branch Session 2020/2021
KUCHING: Investors are eager to proceed with the Lawas Petrochemical And Refinery Integrated Project, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Minister said he was informed that Beijing BECA Sci-Tech Co Ltd and Sinopec Engineering Incorporated of
MIRI: A local man was detained by police on Monday for allegedly stealing eight tonnes of oil palm fresh fruit bunch (FFB) worth RM7,000 from a lorry that was parked by the roadside nearby the BLD junction along the Miri-Bintulu Road. The incident was reported to have occurred around 7am
MIRI: Less than 10 hours after a liquor store in Morsjaya was burglarised and items worth more than RM24,000 were carted away by thieves, police detained four men for their alleged involvement in the incident. According to Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari, the suspects aged 26 to 41 were
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