BKSS 5.0 proves state govt going all out to help
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 shows that the Sarawak government has the people’s interests at heart, says Datuk Peter Minos. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed on Thursday (Jan 21) that the state government would allocate RM405mil for BKSS 5.0, with 11 measures that would be continued from January […]
Free co-working pass for startups
KUCHING: Sarawakian entrepreneurs and startups will be able to enjoy a six-month free co-working pass from January to June which is provided by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Digital Innovation Hub (DIH). “This is following the announcement made by the chief minister on the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang 5.0 (BKSS) aid package,” said Tegas […]
Leaders asked to take pay cut during emergency
KUCHING: A Sarawak activist has suggested that government leaders nationwide take a 50 percent pay cut over the next seven months of the emergency. Francis Paul Siah said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his cabinet should take the lead in the pay cut to show that they are earnest in assisting those affected […]
Pandemic putting strain on autistic children and their parents
KUCHING: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been unsettling on mothers and since the day online lessons were introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Juggling between daily work and childcare, the closure of schools has been seen as an unfavourable move, especially by mothers with special needs children. Evahaizura Husaini, mother of seven-year-old […]
Inviting artists to join virtual art residency
KUCHING: Haus Kch will host virtual art residency programme to help Malaysian artists that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The creative community hub’s “K[otak]ku” programme is to encourage experimentation and innovation in artistic creation and support career sustainability through capacity-building in self-management and documentation skills. The programme is supported by the Cultural Economy […]
Get involved in children’s education
BY BARINA NANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The coronavirus pandemic should not be used as an excuse by parents to neglect their children’s education, said Rubiah Wang. The Kota Samarahan MP pointed out that parents should always follow their children’s education development especially those involved in major exams this year. “We are aware that the new school […]
A record high 203 cases in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 203 new positive Covid-19 cases today, a new record high for the state. Of the number, 120 cases were recorded in Sibu, Kanowit (43), Kuching (12), Betong (eight), Bintulu and Samarahan (five each), Miri (four), Dalat (three), while Kapit, Pakan and Serian each recorded one case. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) […]
Food baskets for affected longhouses
MUKAH: The Tellian state constituency service centre here is preparing food contribution for its constituents in some longhouses. These longhouses are those in Dalat district who are affected by Covid-19 pandemic after a number of positive cases were reported in one of the longhouses. It is learned that the contribution, in the form of food […]
RM81 million for SDMC
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will pump in RM81 million for the operations of the Sarawak Disaster management Committee (SDMC) from January to June this year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the money was approved by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg from state coffers. “This allocation includes the cost […]
Strictly comply with SOP
KUCHING: In view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in Sarawak, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has urged the people to strictly comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) and cooperate with the government to curb the spread of the virus. At the same time, he praised the residents of Sarikei for having complied […]
