Use technology to assist border security
KUCHING: Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Ken Leben has suggested the use of Internet of Things (IoT) or similar technology to assist border security. He said this while concurring with Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing’s earlier suggestion for fences or walls to be built at strategic locations along Sarawak’s 1,032km […]
SME Bank donates to frontliners
KUCHNG: Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank), through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, has again assist the frontliners by channelling contributions worth RM50,000 to the National Security Council (MKN). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin presented the contribution to the MKN (Strategic Security) deputy director general […]
Committee lauded for initiative
MIRI: The Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) has been applauded for taking the initiative in assisting operators and owners of spa and wellness centres, to observe the costs of taking swab compulsory tests for Sarawakian staff members and masseurs. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew lauded the committee following the […]
Project consultant to fast-track highway project
KUCHING: A Project Management Consultancy (PMC) will be appointed to assist Sabah and Sarawak Public Works Departments (JKR) to expedite the implementation of the Pan Borneo Highway project. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the appointment of the PMC is still in the negotiation stage and the ministry is awaiting the final decision […]
GPS generous with assisting people
BETONG: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has provided many types of assistance, including self -improvement and income generating programmes for the people of Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Emas said this is because it believed in helping people to migrate to higher living standard. He said this when launching an Agriculture Department […]
Party helps resident apply for aid
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central has successfully assisted a resident here to apply for the Death Compassionate Assistance (BIK). The recipient, Kueh, was granted the aid following the passing of her brother who was a Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holder last month. “Kueh’s brother passed away last month and she was nominated […]
Fed govt urged to help developers too
SIBU: The newly announced economic recovery package of RM35 billion on top of the previous economic stimulus packages totalling RM260 billion generally looks good but has fallen short in areas that really matter. In pointing this out, Parti Bumi Kenyalang secretary-general Priscilla Lau, said on Saturday that as the reintroduction of the Home Ownership Campaign […]
Welfare NGOs must register
KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the state that wish to assist the needy during the movement control order (MCO) period are encouraged to register with the Sarawak Social Welfare Department. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was important for NGOs to register with the department […]
Chamber proposes six SME aid
SIBU: Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), in joining the call for the government to assist small and medium enterprises during the movement control order (MCO), has proposed six types of aid for the SMEs. In a statement, it said SMEs were already feeling the effects of the MCO, enforced since March 18 […]
Pekema donates to frontliners
KUCHING: Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia Sarawak (Pekema) contributed food and drinks to four fire stations in the city, yesterday. These stations are in Petra Jaya, Tabuan Jaya, Padungan and Batu Lintang. A committee member of Pekema, Yusuf Roy Fitri Datuk Mohd Johnny (on behalf of the president Tan Sri Abang […]
