The people just don’t get it
One thing is certain, the language was ineffaceably stamped upon my brain, though for a long time no one knew it, least of all myself. – Helen Keller, American author and disability rights advocate Some gripes now going around are, “Government ajak ka dapat bonus? Kamek kerja private sik dapat.” (Literally: Government servants only get […]
Give ample notice of road closures, PWD told
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) have been urged to notify the public of road closures a day earlier instead of the current practice of “last minute announcements”. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said prior announcements would prompt road users to make the necessary travel arrangements, especially in areas where traffic is […]
SWAG apologises for causing cluster
KUCHING: The management of Signature Wealth Advisory Group (SWAG) had apologised for causing the emergence of a Covid-19 cluster in the state recently. “We understand that this apology is long delayed, regardless, please allow us to express our sincere apologies for the incident of this new infection group. “We understand that no number of apologies […]
Receipt null and void
KUCHING: Kampung Santubong community library recently announced that an official receipt of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) bearing No. 326580 is deemed null and void. “The receipt – one original with three duplicates – was lost at our premises at Perpustakaan Komuniti Kpg Santubong, Jalan Santubong here at 3pm on Sept 23. “Following the loss, […]
CM to announce decision
ONE-THIRD PARLIAMENT REPRESENTATION KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the outcome of Sarawak’s demand on the allocation of one-third Parliamentary seats from the federal government in September. According to Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the Sarawak government had discussed the matter with the federal […]
Sarawak to postpone school resumption to Aug 3
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to postpone the resumption of 138 secondary and primary schools in Kuching, Padawan, and Samarahan districts to August 3. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that this decision involved transition classes, Form One to Four, Lower Form Six, and Primary Five and Six […]
Nicol David as AIA’s ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR: AIA Malaysia has joined forces with newly-appointed ambassador Datuk Nicol David as the insurance company advances its mission to help Malaysians live healthier, longer, better lives. Former squash world number one Nicol will play an active role in promoting AIA Malaysia’s efforts in empowering Malaysians to improve their health and wellbeing through AIA’s […]
Embrace the opportunities provided, businesses urged
SIBU: The economic recovery plan (Penjana) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin Friday is an affirmation of the government’s focus to restart, recover, revitalise and reform the country’s economy that has been badly hit by the covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman Robert Lau said the direct fiscal […]
‘Tighten MCO or enforce total lockdown’
KUCHING:- Gifted Children Association of Sarawak (Perais) yesterday called on the federal government to either tighten the movement control order (CMO) like in phase one or enforce a total lockdown of 14 days to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the association’s secretary-general Annuar Putit, the flexibility provided by the federal government such as the […]
CMCO gets mixed reviews
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on the relaxation of regulations under the conditional movement control order (Cmco) beginning tomorrow (May 4) has received mixed reviews. In Sarawak, some state leaders and medical experts welcomed the move in view of the economic benefits it provides while others voiced their concerns over the possibility […]
