Unique musical showcase to pay tribute to frontliners
KUCHING: Sarawak Symphony Orchestra (SONS) will pay tribute to frontliners working around the clock fighting the Covid-19 pandemic through a musical performance next weekend at the new State Legislative building in Petra Jaya here. Sarawak Art Council chief executive officer Sharkawi Amit said the showcase would be unique, highlighting the element of digital multimedia. The […]
Assemblyman applauds frontliners
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau applauded frontliners in his constituency for their dedication in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at an appreciation night gathering held in Long Lama on Friday , he said frontliners have shown their full dedication to ensure that the virus is contained. Although more than 800 people were at the […]
DAP Sarawak suspends all activities
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak is suspending all its political activities involving human contact with effect from Friday until Oct 18, in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases. Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said that walkabouts in public places, public talks, and gatherings (be they small or large) will all be suspended until […]
Waiting for medical frontliners’ name list
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s RM300 Covid-19 allowance for medical frontliners has not been paid since May because the updated name list from the Sarawak Health Department has not been submitted to the government. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he was informed by the department that the name list […]
Kudos to military, police, GOF
KUCHING: The roles of the military, police and the General Operations Force (GOF) are hugely appreciated in the Covid-19 pandemic fight. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Sarawak would face an uphill battle if not for their commitment, sacrifice and professionalism. He said this when welcoming the new First […]
Number of police roadblocks, personnel unknown yet
INTER-DISTRICT TRAVEL KUCHING: The number of police roadblocks and personnel to enforce the inter-district travel in Sarawak effective Aug 1 has not been confirmed yet. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said that the matter would be decided at a roadblock coordination meeting today (July 28). “Sarawak police will implement roadblocks in certain locations but […]
Give frontliners needed assets: Body
KUCHING: Dayak Transformation Association (Trada) has called on the Malaysian government to focus its attention on equipping frontliners and enforcement personnel with resources and policies that can help them perform better while safeguarding their lives. The youth and community advocacy group made this statement yesterday in conjunction with the upcoming Warrior’s Day or Hari Pahlawan […]
Giving back to frontliners
KUCHING: Hope Place donated food items worth RM3,000 to frontliners at the Malaysia Medical Welfare Fund Sentosa Hospital branch yesterday. The local non-governmental organisation (NGO) presented the donation as a token of appreciation for efforts in battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation included biscuits, mineral water, noodles, malt drinks, and cereals. Founder Kelvin Wan said, […]
‘Everyone is a frontliner’
KUCHING: Frontliners have been given due recognition in appreciation of the excellent work and sacrifices rendered in battling the Covid-19 pandemic. A ‘Thank you’ banner was unveiled by the St Thomas Anglican Church yesterday, in showing their appreciation for the federal and state governments as well as the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and all […]
Free movie treat for frontliners
KUCHING: In appreciation of the Covid-19 frontliners who had worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 pandemic, TGV Cinemas in Vivacity Megamall is giving free movie from July 9 to 15. In an announcement the cinema said the free movie for all medical and law enforcement frontliners such as doctors, nurses, military and police officers was a […]
