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Unimas students to arrive one month late

KUCHING: The one-month postponement for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) admission of pre-university students was done to ensure that the wellbeing and students’ safety are at optimum level. Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the decision was made in view of the rise in Covid-19 positive cases in

Deserving students receive education aid

SERIAN: Seventeen students in Bukit Semuja constituency received education aid to further their studies at public and private universities. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus presented the financial assistance at the Serian Community Hall here last Friday. “Such assistance is an ongoing programme to support the students in getting tertiary education,”

‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ now open

KUCHING: The ‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ at Kampung Matang here is the latest addition to the state’s list of tourist attractions especially for nature and history enthusiasts. The 3.2km trail up the hillside follows the story of Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari who made a scientific discovery on plants and insects during

State govt may bring back movement restrictions

KUCHING: If the Covid-19 situation in the state worsens, the state government may consider reintroducing movement restrictions, including travel bans. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah noted that there is an increase in the number of positive cases for the past week. “If the number of

Same SOP for Aidiladha

KUCHING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for Aidiladha activities will still follow the latest circular issued by the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that there were a growing number of

New system to improve Jais services

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has launched Sarawak Islamic Services (Kiswa) to improve the delivery of its services. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the new system is necessary to complement the state government’s digital economy initiative.

A burden to film producers

LICENCE REQUIREMENT KUCHING: The need for all productions of films and recordings to apply for a licence before filming is viewed as a burden to the creative industry players. Several people interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune have expressed their concern over the issue, adding that the requirement will only restrict

Law must be followed, says Chamil

KUCHING: It is only right for any law to be enforced, said Malaysian Press Institute chief executive officer Datuk Dr Chamil Wariya. He was referring to Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah’s recent statement that all productions of films and recordings must apply for a licence before filming. The

Sarawak should consider medical council idea, says Demak Laut rep

KUCHING: It is time for Sarawak to set up its own Sarawak Medical Council (SMC), says Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He agrees with Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who recently proposed that a separate body to register and regulate medical practice

State records four new cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded four new positive Covid-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total number of positive cases in the state to 632. According to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), all the four cases were recorded in Kuching. Three of the cases were close contacts to active clusters. “The first case is