Soldier among two injured in collision

KUCHING: A soldier was among two motorcyclists who were injured in a road collision at Jalan Lapangan Terbang on Friday (May 22). State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident, which occurred at 1.45pm, involved a truck and two motorcycles. “The truck was heading towards Batu 4, and later collided […]

No soldier along border affected by Covid-19

SERIKIN (BAU): The welfare and safety of Malaysian soldiers on duty along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border is always a priority and to date none of them has contracted Covid-19. First Infantry Division Commander Major General Datuk Md Din Abu said that from the beginning of their operation to date, there had been no confirmed Covid-19 positive […]

Serba Dinamik lends helping hand to MPKS

KUCHING: Sixty boxes of various food items have been donated to Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) for its councillors and staff members who helped directly in the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) and conditional movement control order (CMCO). Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd made the donation yesterday for 30 councillors and 30 staff members […]

Free dessert for frontliners

KUCHING: With the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in full swing during the holy month of Ramadan, police and armed security personnel are working round the clock to make sure everyone stays home. Thus, Derik Law, who sells Malaysians’ all-time favourite dessert — ABC (Ais Batu Campur) — at Lok-Lok, Jalan Ban Hock here, swung […]

Lea Group donates footwear to medical frontliners

KUCHING: Lea Group of Companies has donated 2,400 pairs of footwear to frontline medical staff. According to Lea Group, the contribution was made after taking into account the frontliners who had put their lives at risk to save lives. It said 1,200 pairs of footwear are for men and another 1,200 pairs for women. “Lea […]

5,000 soldiers for border duty

KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces will enhance security along the borders to curb the spread of Covid-19 from illegal immigrants. Army Chief General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmad Hasbullah Mohd Nawawi said more than 5,000 army personnel were being deployed at border crossings, reflecting the seriousness of the armed forces on the matter. “Cumulatively, […]

Company donates medical equipment

SARIKEI: Samling Group of Companies is committed in assisting the government’s efforts to combat the Covid-19 outbreak in the state. Its general manager Choo Siong Liew said the company’s participation was in line with the company’s corporate approach in providing donations to anyone in need. “This is part of Samling’s commitment to help the government […]

LCDA donates 12 boxes of PPE

KUCHING: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) have recently donated 12 boxes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in assisting the state governments to combat the spreading of Covid-19 virus. The PPE includes isolation gown, CPE shoe covers, secure shield disposable boot cover and secure shield disposable hood cover. […]

Samling donates to polyclinic

MIRI: Tudan Polyclinic yesterday received 9,000 pieces of face masks along with 100 hand gloves from Samling Group of Companies in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The handing over of the items was witnessed by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who is also minister in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management Committee. […]

Living under an enhanced MCO

To contain the deadly Covid-19 pandemic in specific locations, the government announced an enhanced movement control order (EMCO), where all persons within the coverage area, whether locals or foreigners, are confined indoors while outsiders are barred from entry, with all entry points blocked. A necessary public health measure With the coming into effect of the […]