Author: Shah Ahmed Farouq

Ministry assures consumer interests protected

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) continues to focus on ensuring that the supply of essential goods and consumer interests are always secured during the movement control order (MCO) period. “Since the MCO was implemented on March 18, a total of 184 enforcement officers have been

Jobless man finds hope

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently came to the aid of a jobless man in his early sixties who had called the non-governmental organisation (NGO) for food aid. Wong Yuan Chang, 61, lives alone in Mile Seven here. He used to be a store helper at a café at Mile 7

Preparing for virus-free Aidiladha

KUCHING: Preparations are being made to ensure a safe Hari Raya Aidiladha for Muslims here. The Darul Hana Patingan Mosque is taking precautions and abiding by the guidelines set by the Ministry Of Health. “We are following the rules and abiding by the guidelines to make sure that the people

Aspirasi asserts importance of Sarawak Day

KUCHING: Any move to amend the wording or essence of ‘Sarawak Independence Day’ on July 22 is an insult to the legitimacy of the Sarawak Gazette and to the memory of former chief minister, the late Pehin Seri Adenan Satem. Parti Aspirasi Sarawak (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo said July 22

Matta fair goes fully online

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Online 2020 will take place from 9 to 15 September this year. The Matta Fair which is known for having the most incredible offers and deals would usually have large crowds filling up the venue and an event that

High hopes for Kuching City

KUCHING: As Muslims celebrate Aidiladha this Friday, the weekend also packs a significant date for the people of Kuching City as Saturday marks the 32nd year anniversary for Kuching being recognised as a city. Like all other celebrations before this, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as an effort to

Teachers union agrees to postponement

REOPENING OF SCHOOLS KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) supports the state government’s announcement on the postponement of school reopening session to August 17, said its president Ahmad Malie. The postponement is for the students from Primary 1 to Primary 6, transition class and Form 4 and Form 6

No to shorter business hours

KUCHING:  The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is looking into implementing stricter measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus in view of the spike in cases, particularly in Kuching and Samarahan districts. Stricter measures being proposed include reducing the business operating hours, reducing the number of flights to the

New STEM, IR4.0 initiatives under way

PPKS and Matroll Solutions MoU KUCHING: The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Sarawak Skills Development Centre (PPKS) and Matroll Solutions was held on July 17 at the Sarawak Skills headquarters, Tabuan Jaya. The MoU has paved the way for a host of educational and training initiatives

Initiative to promote reforestation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institue (TROPI) will plant 25 new trees in the Kota Samarahan area.  This is an initiative by TROPI to promote reforestation in the state. They started off by planting three trees inside the compound of the TROPI. “We plant trees not for ourselves, but