KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to stay vigilant against the COVID-19 as the country is in the transition to the endemic phase. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said everyone must continue to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs), including social distancing, using a face mask and
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be holding a Hari Raya open house this year having not done so for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his special Hari Raya address, he said that he and his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani
KUCHING: The state government has given its assurance that it will fulfil the 34 initiatives promised by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in its manifesto during the 12th State Election. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that these include looking after the welfare of the people
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to remain united in building their state so that it becomes a source of their pride in future. To this effect, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that they must have a unified voice to continue the efforts of getting the
GEDONG: A new village will be developed near Kampung Ensengai Melayu here. Funds for the project has been approved and the work on it is expected to start soon, said Premier Datuk Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Lots at the new settlement will be opened to residents
KUCHING: The importance of good public transport network in Sarawak cannot be overstressed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in defending the implementation of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. To him (and hopefully everybody else as well) a good public transport network is important
KUCHING: The business community in general is supportive of the review of the minimum wage to increase to RM1,500, but feel that it is not the right time to implement it yet. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said that, “Just not now.” “Practical issues like the timing
KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved 80.6 per cent vaccination coverage for the entire population of the state as of April 26. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said that the second dose coverage for those aged 18 and above was at 91 percent. “Meanwhile, the second dose coverage
KUCHING: With the Sarawak government following the relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures effective May 1, Sarawak is expected to see an influx of visitors. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this was also due to the increase in flight frequency to Sarawak. “On April 11, the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Transport Ministry has urged budget airline AirAsia to play a bigger role in promoting Sarawak within the BIMP-EAGA region and other international destinations. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he had a discussion with AirAsia Berhad chief executive officer Riad Asmat last month on the matter.
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