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Don’t panic buy Covid-19 test kits, minister tells public

KUCHING: There is no shortage of Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK) in the market and thus people should not resort to panic buying. “Recently, it was said that there is a supply shortage of RTKs. However, perhaps that only happens for a day or two, especially after the recent

State records 460 new cases, one death

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 460 new positive COVID-19 cases and one COVID-19 linked fatality today. In its daily COVID-19 statement today, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 25-year-old woman from Kuching passed away on Wednesday (Feb 23). It added that the woman had heart disease and her remains were

Sarawak has enough chickens and eggs

KUCHING: The supply of controlled goods, especially chicken and eggs, is stable and sufficient in Sarawak, hence, the public should refrain from panic buying. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said so far, there was no supply disruption for the market in the state. “This

Sarawak wants data on the actual needs in the agriculture sector

KUCHING: Sarawak wants to ensure various government assistance provided for the agriculture sector will be relevant and specific to benefit the targeted group.   Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said it was time to adopt a new approach whereby the industry players

Chance to promote local handicrafts: MP

KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 programme here will feature handicraft products from local entrepreneurs which can be promoted to a wider market. Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation chairperson Datuk Rubiah Wang said this during her visit to the site of the programme which started on Thursday. “The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia

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No prob for GPS; just fulfil poll pledges

KUCHING: The formation of the Bornean Alliance will not have much of an effect on Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15) if GPS maintains its momentum from the recent state election, fulfils its promises, and continues to serve. Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman

Residents crying foul; rep wants pig stench resolved

KUCHING: The authorities have been urged to find a quick solution to the stench around the pig farm area at 17th Mile, Jalan Oya in Sibu as residents in the area can no longer bear the foul odour. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing called on the Department of

Bornean Alliance is merely a “copycat”, political analyst says

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Parti Warisan Sabah’s plan to form the Bornean Alliance is merely a “copycat” of the cooperation between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), says a political analyst. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer Prof Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said PSB and