Victory against pandemic by Jan 2022
KUCHING: Malaysia will win the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by January 2022, a political analyst opined. Datuk Peter Minos said the country will see economic recovery, but patience and understanding are vital during this crucial time. “Malaysia Boleh as we used to say and I predict that about a year from now we will […]
Unite to combat pandemic, politicians told
DEBAK: Politicians are urged to put aside their differences and unite to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The interests of the country and the people should be placed above all others while their political differences should be tackled in the best possible way, said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. This is in line with the government’s […]
Approval for ‘No Entry’ at longhouses
KUCHING: Some longhouses and villages in the state have taken the initiative to put up “No Entry” signs at their entrances in view of the hike in number of Covid-19 cases in the state. Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said such efforts showed that the Tuai Rumah and other village chiefs were serious in helping […]
Permai proves government concerned about people’s welfare
KUCHING: The RM15 billion Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday shows that Malaysia has a government that cares and has the welfare of the people at its heart, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Despite the fact that it is a deficit budget, when […]
Putrajaya must help Sarawak
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: The “Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat” (Permai) assistance package presented by the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (Jan 18) had three main objectives — combating the Covid-19 outbreak, safeguarding the welfare of the people and supporting the business continuity. Among the things highlighted in the assistance […]
Ensure aid packages roll out to all sectors
KUCHING: The wage subsidy programme under the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) which is only applicable to movement control order (MCO) states should be extended to all other affected areas, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president said this should be done as the […]
High praise for swift roadblocks
BINTULU: The swift action of the authorities in implementing roadblocks and closing the entry to the respective longhouses has received high praise. These roadblocks to Rumah Garena and Rumah Musa longhouses at Mile 18 Jalan Bintulu-Miri here, are hoped to be able to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the division. Bintulu Member of Parliament […]
Will the pandemic kill cinema for good?
Over the course of its history, cinema has survived the rise of television and the internet. But could the pandemic be the final nail in its coffin? Experts fear the worst. Shaking up a 100-year old business model BY SABINE GLAUBITZ The press did not accept the organisers’ invitation. Even passers-by were reluctant to attend […]
A quiet but a safer Lunar New Year
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) restrictions and guidelines for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year was met with resounding agreement and commendation from the public. Though these restrictions may put a damper on the usual CNY festivities, people collectively believe this is for the best — to curb the spread […]
CMCO in Sarawak from Jan 18 – 31
KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) will be enforced in 11 out of 12 divisions of Sarawak from January 18 to 31. Sibu will be excluded as it is placed under MCO which is enforced from Jan 16 to 29. This is the latest decision taken by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in […]
