Jab Hornbill Skyways pilots ASAP

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing has urged that Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd pilots be given the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible. He said he was surprised that the pilots, who are flying ministers all over the place, had yet to be vaccinated. “The pilots are among the frontliners. […]

NGO presents face masks to SGH

KUCHING: Caring bodies and individuals are encouraged to play vital roles in alleviating the burden of frontliners, including public healthcare facilities during this challenging time. The exemplary step taken by Hope Place Kuching, a non-governmental organisation, to contribute 1,000 pieces of N95 face masks to the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) today was a much-lauded effort. […]

DCM presents food packs to frontliners

KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and his wife Datuk Doreen Mayang today (June 2) presented food packs to various frontliners and enforcement teams on duty.  These frontliners and enforcement teams were those on duty at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and the Covid-19 One Stop Centre (OSC) at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Hall, as well as police personnel.  “The gesture is in appreciation to all concerned for their important contributions in our fight against Covid-19.  “It is also in view of the Gawai Dayak celebration,” said Uggah, who is also deputy chief minister.  He presented 1,000 packs to frontliners at SGH, which were received by its director Dr Ngian Hie Ung. Earlier, he also presented 200 packs to those at the MBKS OSC and 100 packs to the police.  Accompanying Uggah was Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also SDMC advisor. 

Welfare body’s aid lifts burden of frontliners

KUCHING: Sinar Murni Welfare Organisation (PKSM) recently contributed Covid-19 prevention kits worth RM64,000 to frontliners and several non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The contribution was in cooperation with Latter-Day Saint (LDS) Charities of the Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. PKSM chairman Fredy Michael Printis stated that the project is one of their efforts to […]

NGO lightens burden of frontliners with donations

KUCHING: Frontline personnel based in Kampung Bako Hilir today received food donations and supplies from a local non-government organisation (NGO). The contributions from Hope Place Kuching comprised drinking water, biscuits, instant cup noodles, instant coffee and other drinks, face masks as well as hand sanitisers. Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching Chapter sponsored 12 bottles of […]

Donation uplifts frontliners’ morale

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and Tay Motor Sdn Bhd managing director Aaron Tay today handed over 100 cartons of drinking water to a representative from Kuching Resident’s Office Dr Cheong Yaw Liang, for frontliners at the Covid-19 One Stop Centre. Wee thanked Tay Motor Sdn Bhd for the […]

Famous Maggi bubur lambuk distributed nationwide

KUCHING: Embracing the spirit of Ramadan, Maggi chefs freshly cooked 130,000 bowls of the famous Maggi bubur lambuk to be distributed to 135 locations throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak. The key beneficiary groups this year were frontliners, comprising Malaysian Armed Forces, Fire and Rescue Department, Royal Malaysian Police, government offices, and healthcare workers. The […]

‘Thank You Frontliners’ programme in session

MIRI: The Sarawak Public Relations Unit (Ukas) together with Miri Resident’s Office distributed donations as appreciation to frontline staff in Lambir as part of the ‘Thank You Frontliners’ programme. Lambir assemblyman Ripin Lamat, together with Ukas director Samat Junai, Miri Division acting Resident Abdul Aziz Mohamad Yusuf led the distribution. They were joined by other […]

Frontliners celebrate under new norm

KUCHING: The year 2021 marks the second consecutive year that Labour Day is celebrated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who work as frontliners carry heavy responsibilities in curbing the spread of Covid-19. All parties are urged to adopt the new norms and to always be aware of the important role of every public and private […]

Food and drinks for frontliners

BINTULU: Serakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Kemena Branch today donated food and drinks to frontline workers at the Covid-19 Low Risk Control and Control Centre (PKRC) at Dewan Suarah here. Head of the organisation Jenny Bangga presented  the donations to Bintulu  Resident Jack Aman Luat. Jenny thanked all  police, military and Rela  personnel who continued […]