51.2% of Malaysia’s adults given booster doses
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 11,988,626 adults or 51.2 per cent of the group in the country have received their COVID-19 booster doses as of yesterday. Based on the COVIDNOW portal, 22,925,149 individuals or 97.9 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their vaccination, while 99.1 per cent or 23,202,052 individuals have received at least […]
ANG: Unite to end the new normal
THE triumph and joy of welcoming the roll-out of the vaccines must be the only event that gave a ray of hope to the people everywhere in the midst of the pandemic, albeit, with various limitations and disappointments. Otherwise, it would be eminently sensible, I think, if we say that this New Year has again […]
Abang Jo hopes Year of Tiger brings Sarawak greater prosperity
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the Year of the Tiger brings the state prosperity, strength in unity, good health and the courage to weather any difficulties during this time of the pandemic. He said the tiger is a magnificent animal and according to Chinese tradition, the tiger […]
BKSS aid packages are real Godsend
People appreciate and never forget that helping hand especially when times are tough. — Catherine Pulsifer, author The Sarawak government’s latest special assistance package — Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang 8.0 — could not have come at a better time. The aid package amounting to RM285.47mil for, among others, discounts on utilities and rental for the […]
Stay cautious despite freedom to travel, says activist
KUCHING: Chinese New Year will be merrier as people are now free to travel back to their hometowns without any restriction. “More people are now able to make their way home this year to celebrate the auspicious occasion with their parents and families here after two years of separation due to the pandemic, especially those […]
Celebrate but please do so wisely, says Tiong
SIBU: People, especially the Chinese community in light of Chinese New Year, must not let their guard down as the Covid-19 threat is far from over. The reminder came from Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who said it was therefore important that everyone complies with existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). “Although the case […]
ACEA vice president wishes a happy CNY
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Sarawak will be celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) tomorrow (Feb 1) and many are doing their last-minute shopping and CNY decorations. Nonetheless, the pandemic is still hovering over them and many hoped that it will end soon so that lives will return back to normal. “My wish and hope is […]
Sarawakians get BKSS 8.0 for strong support
KUCHING: The implementation of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package this year can be viewed as a symbol of appreciation to the people of Sarawak who gave their strong support and a big mandate to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the recent state election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul […]
SUPP sec-gen welcomes extension of discounts on utility bills
KUCHING: The launch of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package worth RM285.47 million is indeed a welcoming and timely move to ease and reduce the financial burden of the people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. “Our Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who […]
Aid comes in handy for private sector
KUCHING: A Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) leader has lauded the state government’s initiative to continue with the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS), saying it’s the right move for the state’s recovery. Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the BKSS 8.0 package would help to preserve and protect the private sector so that […]
