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Pharmacies advise public to try alternative brands

KUCHING: Medicine shortages are primarily affecting well-known brands, and pharmacies have advised consumers to try other brands. The issue was raised by Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, who said that the Ministry of Health must come up with a clear policy to address the situation. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to two pharmacies here for their […]

RM1,000 flight ticket is unreasonable

KUCHING: The price of a flight ticket from the Peninsula to Sarawak at RM1,000 is unreasonable, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “At one time RM300, another time RM1,000, and when many people want to buy tickets, the price can go up. “Therefore, there must be certain […]

Alternative assessments needed now that UPSR cancelled

KUCHING: There must be comprehensive guidelines and monitoring of alternative assessment that will replace the Ujian Peperiksaan Sekolah Rendah (UPSR), opines an academic. Dr Zuraini Seruji, from a local tertiary institution, said the cancellation of UPSR did not downgrade the education standard in Malaysia but a comprehensive yardstick was needed. Having said that, she pointed […]

Singapore swap shops offer alternative to fast fashion

SINGAPORE: Sue-Anne Chng, a Singaporean, used to wear a different outfit on all 15 days of the Lunar New Year, when it is customary to don new clothes to symbolise a fresh start.  But this year she will wear second-hand items exchanged for her old clothes at a store catering to people concerned about the […]

Distributing leaflets as campaign alternative

SERIAN: Distribution of leaflets especially in the rural areas may be adopted as an alternative to physical campaigning during the 12th State Election. Tebedu assemblyman Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be difficult to hold normal campaigning such as house to house visits and organising large political […]

Road closures, diversions on Oct 9

KUCHING: In conjunction with the 84th birthday celebration of the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at Masjid India Bandar on Oct 9, the police will close roads and create detours around the venue. District police chief, ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said the celebration would be graced by  Taib and his […]

Become entrepreneurs

BETONG: Graduates are urged to consider entrepreneurship as one of the alternatives to employment. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his ministry provides various incentives towards assisting entrepreneurs nationwide. “Among these is a pilot programme in collaboration with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) Technopreneurship Programme for university graduates,” […]

BROSS to encourage online trade during Ramadan

KUCHING: Sarawak takes another step to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to earn extra income during the fasting month through the Bazar Ramadan Online Sarawakku Sayang (BROSS) programme on Facebook. State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said BROSS was initiated as an alternative to the annual Ramadan bazaar which had been barred following […]