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Ensure clean pipe water first

KUCHING: The state government should first ensure clean pipe water for the people of Sarawak before talking about the multi-billion investment of hydrogen production, said Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen. He said that clean water supply is one of the basic needs of the people of Sarawak and an essential to a healthy living.  “It […]

Soaring chicken prices — time to opt for other protein sources

CHICKEN and eggs are among the basic items used in various dishes everywhere – either on their or in combination with other ingredients they are popular. We all love dishes that include both chicken and eggs, like chicken fried rice with eggs, chicken and egg palo rice, and chicken salad with an egg dressing. For […]

Sarawak given 62pct of distribution fund

By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: A total of RM125 million or more than 62 per cent of the RM200 million allocation by the federal government for the Essential Item Distribution Programme through Community Drumming is being used for Sarawak. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the implementation of the programme has […]

Asfia presents aid to fire victims

BINTULU: The fire victims at Kampung Sebiew here have caught the attention of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohammad Asfia Awang Nassar. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Asfia was on a visit to Bintulu and had visited the fire site in Kampung Sebiew yesterday. During the visit, […]

Senior citizens in need of help get NGO’s attention

KUCHING: Three senior citizens have received aid in the form of food and material donations from charity organisation Hope Place. Suffering from several illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, Pael Aming, 61, lives alone in Sungai Tapang, Kota Sentosa, Mile 7 here. She used to work in a coffee shop but her bad […]

Goods shortage only temporary

KUCHING: The shortage of goods here is only temporary and stocks will be replenished by wholesalers in no time. The assurance came from the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry today following routine inspections by enforcement officers on business premises, including supermarkets, in the city. “The purpose of the inspections is to review the supply […]

Basic necessities in abundant supply in Mukah

MUKAH: Monitoring by officials has kept a tight lid on the prices and quality of goods sold by traders here. A customer, Simah Alexander, said such inspections have led to the supply of basic necessities being sufficient, reasonably priced and easily available. According to Simah, the supply of basic necessities such as onions, chicken, chicken […]

Family sales programme heading for Kanowit

SIBU: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM) under which goods are sold much cheaper will be extended to the Kanowit parliamentary area next. This follows its successful implementation here, according Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward, the Sibu branch head of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).  He said the programme would be extended […]

No shortage of basic necessities in Miri

MIRI: There have been no complaints of any shortfall in basic necessity supplies in Miri division. Inspections conducted by officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) found all was well in business premises. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) on Monday (Feb 7),  there is sufficient supply of necessities […]

800 students receive school equipment from Kuala Rajang rep

SARIKEI: A total of 800 students in the Kuala Rajang constituency have received basic necessities and school equipment under the ‘Back To School’ programme. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Sunday (Jan 23), Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that a total of RM100,000 has been allocated […]