Author: Gerrald Gilles

Chinese schools ready for reopening

KUCHING: The Chinese schools in the city are prepared for the reopening of schools on Monday. For the SJK Chung Hua schools (number 1 to 6) in Kuching, the board of management respects the decision of the State Education Department to allow the school physical sessions to resume, said its

Health office confirms 108,000 registrations

SERIAN: A total of 108,000 residents from the Serian district registered for vaccine shots which will be received during the second and third phases Covid-19 vaccination programme. The division’s resident Tuah Suni said the total number of participants was based on the registration received and collected by the Serian Division

Don’t hesitate to get vaccinated

SERIAN: The public is advised to not hesitate in getting vaccinated as it is made to protect them and their families. Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said that members of the public should register to receive the vaccine. “Do not listen to irresponsible news spread by irresponsible people about this vaccine,”

Satok Youth distributes food aid to flood victims

KUCHING: Following the continuous heavy rains since Tuesday night, the Satok Youth movement and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok have gone down to the ground to inspect the flood situation in some areas in Satok that have been flooded. According to Satok Youth chief Dzamaluddin Zainudin, among the areas

Malaysian drivers lacking in road courtesy

SERIAN:  Road users are reminded to be courteous when on the road. This helps to prevent road accidents and save lives. In making the call, Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Micheal Manyin Jawong asserted that inconsiderate road users would be one of the main road accident causes.

Facelift for two recreational parks

KUCHING: Two recreational parks in Kota Padawan will be given a facelift. This is aimed to encourage residents to practise a healthy lifestyle. Padawan Municipal Council’s (PMC) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the upgrading project of the two recreational parks located at Taman Periuk Kera and Taman Kota Padawan at

‘Adopt framework to improve business practices’

KUCHING: Business organisations are urged to adopt the Malaysian Business Excellence Framework (MBEF) to improve their performance. “The Chief Minister’s Industry Excellence Award (CMIEA), which is the highest award in the state, is evaluated based on the MBEF. “The objective of the award is to encourage and promote healthy business

TVS programme gets thumbs up from Abang Johari

KUCHING: The ‘Borneo From Above’ programme on TVS has received praise from Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari was attracted by the show, aired on Astro Channel 122, which featured the panoramic view of Sarawak taken from a drone. He noted that through the programme, people,

Locals delighted with developed waterfront

BELAGA: The new Belaga Waterfront worth RM4 million was declared open by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today. The waterfront which is expected to become a public attraction has changed the landscape of this town. Many local residents here expressed their delight at the development which they

Do away with chaos, instability

BAU: Sarawak must not be allowed to have an unstable and chaotic government that disregards its people, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said the volatile political situation in Malaya and Sabah was because the leaders were always vying for positions and power, and ultimately forgot the needs of the