Author: Nurin Yusrina

Flying doctor service schedule for October

KUCHING: The Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) has released the dates for the flying doctor service (FDS) in Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Kapit, Bintulu and Miri divisions. The service is scheduled to take place from Oct 16 to 31, and also depending on the weather. Members of the public who have

Stay safe, follow the SOPs

KUCHING: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep yesterday (Oct 11) advised everyone to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to keep not only themselves but also others, particularly their family members, healthy. He was commenting on the resumption of interstate travel effective yesterday.   Earlier,

Make inbound travel to Sarawak easier

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has urged the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to make interstate inbound travel to Sarawak easier while ensuring the safety of the travellers and the people in the state.  “I fully support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement on the lifting of the

Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi

Don’t be complacent during interstate travel

KUCHING: The freedom to travel interstate is a source of relief to many people, particularly those who have not visited their hometown in a long time. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said however, every individual must strictly adhere to

Public responds positively to PM’s announcement on resumption of interstate travel

KUCHING: The public responded positively to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement on permitting interstate travel which came into full effect yesterday (Oct 11). According to Niqalyssa Abdullah, a 24-year-old administrative coordinator, the decision to allow nationwide resumption of interstate travel was a step forward in reviving the

RM60 million for farmers

KUCHING: The state government has allocated about RM60 million to address the concerns voiced out by pepper and oil palm farmers as a result of the limitations and constraints brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, will be used to

Artworks for charity

KUCHING: Members of the public are encouraged to donate to the needy by purchasing artworks from artists through the Art for Heart (A4H) charity platform. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said all proceeds from the sales will be used to support and assist the needy in the community. “Every

Art for Heart: Platform to raise funds for the needy

KUCHING: Art for Heart (A4H) has established itself as a charity platform for fundraising activities with the goal of assisting the needy across the community. A4H’s goal, according to its founder Gerald Goh, is to create a platform for charity-driven projects throughout communities, extending acts of compassion to the less

Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has approved the reopening of cinemas, starting Sunday (Oct 10). The standard operating procedure for the Creative Industry Sector (Cinema) can be found at http://sarawakdisastermc.com Meanwhile, Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday (Oct 8), bringing the state’s cumulative tally to 222,381. According

Senator distributes food aid in Tatau

MIRI: Over 500 food packages were distributed to heads of households between Sept 30 to Oct 10 under the People’s Protection and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih). The federal government’s food aid, channelled through Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick, was to ease the burden of families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in