Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Inter-zone movement from Aug 15

KUCHING: Sarawak will allow inter-zone movement without the need for police permit, effective Aug 15. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said SDMC had deliberated on the Covid-19 situation in the state and obtained health and economic views from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and

Association helps distribute 305 gold cards

KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) on Sunday (Aug 9) assisted the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) in distributing 305 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) to the approved recipients. SFCA president Datuk Richard Wee said per request by JKM, the programme was organised on a Sunday at Gala City here

Too scared to go back to school

Many schools with 60-70% student attendance, says Wee KUCHING: “A lot of schools only record about 60 to 70 percent student attendance as some of the students are scared to go back to school in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. “However, I don’t blame them as we are facing an

‘Let law takes its own course’

KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee will leave it to the court to decide on his defamation lawsuit against Michael Kong. “It is already in the process of legal action, so I think it is better for me to let the law takes its own

CM visits police station project site

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday spent some time to visit and monitor the Muara Sungai Bintangor police station project site at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol here. He was accompanied by Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman

Iconic tourist spot

KUCHING: The new Sungai Bintangor Bridge at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol here will become another iconic tourist spot, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the bridge will be able to expose tourists to the local traditions and livelihoods in the area which symbolises a part

Not anytime soon: CM

12 th STATE ELECTION KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that the 12th State Election (PRN12) is “still a long way away”. He was asked to clarify on the election date which some sources have hinted might be in October, but the Gabungan Parti Sarawak

Project ahead of schedule

SUNGAI BINTANGOR BRIDGE KUCHING: The ongoing upgrading project of the new Sungai Bintangor Bridge may be completed sooner than expected as its physical progress was recorded at 2.13 percent ahead of schedule. The project commenced in December last year and was expected to be complete by December 2022. However, the

Selected karaoke centres to open Aug 15

KUCHING: Selected karaoke centres with closed-door rooms are preparing to open their doors on Aug 15 after being closed for over four months following the Covid-19 pandemic. One such centre, K11 has already finalised its standard operating procedure (SOP) for its three branch premises in ST3 Commercial Complex, Hills Shopping

Only closed-door karaoke rooms allowed

KUCHING: Good news for those who love karaoke as the Sarawak government will allow entertainment centres to reopen with effect from Aug 15. However, this strictly refers to only selected centres with closed-door karaoke rooms. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH)