Sarikei thanks Abang Johari for BKSS 5.0
KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has, on behalf of the people of Sarikei, thanked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for announcing the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) in an effort to drive the state’s economy and help the people of Sarawak. He described Abang Johari as an […]
No reason to be lax or excited
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) notes that there is a downward trend in the state’s Covid-19 cases, but firmly warns this is no reason for the people to be lax or excited. “I do not want to say that too much because if we say that our trend is going downwards, then the […]
Dennis urges constituents to go for swab test
LONG LAMA: People who went to places that were visited by Covid-19 positive cases are advised to contact the health authorities to undergo swab test. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said, this is important to prevent the virus from further spreading. He gave the advice following one positive Covid-19 case detected in the area (Telang […]
SDMC – One year on and fighting
KUCHING: Today marked the first anniversary of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) operation in combating Covid-19 pandemic. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas thanked numerous parties for their cooperation and efforts in the battle against the pandemic. “Firstly, we want to thank Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for all his […]
Explore export opportunities to Romania, businesses urged
KUCHING: Sarawak should explore export opportunities of local products to Romania, said Datuk Mutang Tagal. The honorary Consul of Romania in Sarawak said goods like palm oil, rubber, pepper as well as electronics could be marketed there. “As the honorary Consul for our state, I urge that local businesses explore markets for their products in […]
Intensify security at border hot spots
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to reinforce and intensify security along its border especially at ‘hot spots’ to prevent entry of illegal immigrants and to contain the spread of Covid-19. “We must reinforce security measures at our borders, especially in hot spots like Bau, Lundu, Telok Melano, Biawak and Serikin,” said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk […]
Be disciplined, comply with SOPs
KUCHING: Be disciplined, comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to stop the Covid-19 transmission or face another lockdown. This is the advice given by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing to the public. He said when people moved around unnecessarily, they might catch the virus and spread it to […]
Making ends meet through the pandemic
KUCHING: Small businesses are the hardest hitby the Covid-19 pandemic enveloping the country. Petty traders and hawkers are at the mercy of local folks to support their livelihood but competition from supermarkets and hypermarkets makes it even more difficult for them to generate income. Bobby Kimliang, 34, who sells vegetables at a stall in […]
Assemblyman lauds BKSS 5.0
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo described Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 5.0 as a good move by the Sarawak government in helping lessen the burden of people until the middle of this year amid the pandemic. He said discounts on utilities such as treated water supply and electricity will benefit the people as staying home […]
Sarawak doing great job against virus
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) under the chairmanship of Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has done its job well in trying to flatten the curve of Covid-19 pandemic. The fact that the movement control order (MCO) has been enforced in all states except Sarawak indicates that the federal government believes the Sarawak government is […]
