‘Redundant’ second trunk road comment blasted
KUCHING: “Irresponsible” was what Assistant Minister of Urban Development and Resources Datuk Len Talif Salleh said about Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh and PSB Youth chief Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa who reportedly said that Sarawak’s proposed second trunk road project was redundant. Len said he had been travelling along the […]
Don’t coerce states to comply
KUCHING: Use of legal or political powers on states to enforce the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is deemed unnecessary. There are talks that the federal government may use its legal or constitutional powers on states that refuse to comply with CMCO, wholly or partly. Chairman of Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) Datuk Peter Minos […]
MP praises CM’s economic plans
MIRI: Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni has lauded Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s plan for Sarawak’s Covid-19 economic exit strategy, saying it was a smart approach. Lukanisman, who is also Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (Seda) chairman, said the steps reflected the state’s seriousness and commitment to uplift the socioeconomic development of […]
True reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’
State’s aid initiatives true reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’ KUCHING: the RM16.4 million allocations for food supplies on top of the RM1.15 billion special aid package allocated by the state government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic are indeed a true reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Leadership Centre chairman Prof Datuk Mohd […]
This government cares, says Fadillah
KUCHING: The RM250 billion economic stimulus package announced by the federal government clearly shows that the government cares for the people by putting the people’s interest first amid the Covid-19 crisis. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is much awaited by the people affected by […]
Critical to comply with MCO
KUCHING: The two-week extension of the movement control order (MCO) will not be able to halt the Covid-19 pandemic if people continue to not comply with the order. Stressing the paramount importance to flatten the curve of the virus, University Malaya (UM) epidemiologist Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud urged the government to optimise all […]
Aspirasi favours extending MCO
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) supports the extension of the movement control order (MCO) until April 14. The old deadline was March 31. Its president Lina Soo said it had been discovered that the incubation period of Covid-19 was not limited to 14 days and may actually take up to 20 days. “Many carriers […]
Government wise to extend MCO
KUCHING: Staying put at home for an extended period to curb the Covid-19 pandemic worked for China and its people, so Malaysians must follow suit, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said there was no choice but for the government to extend the movement control order (MCO) for two more […]
Support initiatives, says Nanta
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been told that they are fortunate to have a capable state government that has acted immediately to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi were referring to the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package which was announced last Monday. Nanta said the initiatives […]
