KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 1,500 residents from 180 houses in Kampung Muara Tuang here have undergone Covid-19 screening through active case detection (ACD) on Monday (Feb 15). Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), in a statement, said the screenings were conducted from house-to-house as well as at Kampung Muara Tuang Multipurpose Hall
KUCHING: A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Japan Research Consortium for Tropical Forests in Sarawak (JRCTS) was signed today (Feb 15). SFC was represented by its chief executive officer (CEO) Zolkipli Mohamad Aton while Dr Takao Itioka (Takao Ichioka), a professor from Kyoto University, signed
SERIAN: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus on Sunday (Feb 14) participated in Bukit Semuja Recreational and Sports Club’s (Buserec’s) motorcycle convoy to several villages. This was part of his efforts to approach and understand the needs of the people in his constituency. According to a report by the Sarawak Public
BINTANGOR: The state government has approved an allocation of RM9.6 million for the repair and upgrading project of Masjid Darul Taqwa in Bintangor. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, this was announced by Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Government Communication Unit),
LIMBANG: Continuous heavy rain on Sunday (Feb 14) caused the Sungai Setuan Bridge here to collapse. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Kampung Long Napir Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) chairman Joshua Asong said the incident caused the village’s network to be severed. “The Sungai Setuan
KUCHING: The act of sexual assault committed by a perpetrator without consent could inevitably cause trauma in one’s life. Psychiatrist Dr Bernard Ting said victims are usually powerless, being coerced or forced to take part in sexual activities to fulfil their perpetrator’s gratification. He said in cases involving younger children,
KUCHING: While there are numerous benefits of a cashless economy, there are also drawbacks and challenges which need to be considered. Academy of Sciences Malaysia fellow and economic analyst Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said these challenges needed to be addressed in a comprehensive way before an economy can effectively transition
KUCHING: While people may not be able to celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) with extended family members and friends from near and far, they can take comfort that advanced technology such as video conferencing and social media will allow them to stay in touch during this festive season. In
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has full confidence in the wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in ensuring that the state election can be held in accordance with the regulations of the State Constitution without compromising the safety of the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate that it has the power to make its own decisions to suit local conditions and not necessarily follow the decisions of the federal government every time, which may not be in the state’s best interests. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was
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