Sarawak govt to look into Covid-19 self-test kit pricing issue
SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government through the public health committee is working on the issue of different pricing of Covid-19 self-test kits in urban and rural areas. Chairing the committee, Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the higher prices were due to logistics costs. “In town or urban […]
Happy reunion after two years ends tragically
KUCHING: Movement restrictions had kept them apart for over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. So when word finally reached Yusman Basri that his eldest son Azwin, daughter-in-law and his two grandchildren were heading home he was ecstatic, even more so because it was Hari Raya Aidiladha. “When the children come home to celebrate with […]
Not the time to ignore SOPs
SIBU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has reminded people on the need to continue observing standard operating procedures (SOP). “Even though we are in the endemic phase we cannot ignore the SOPs,” he said at a frontliners appreciation dinner on Friday. “Do not forget to remind all patients or the community who come […]
Woe after woe
Striving to tell his woes, words would not come; For light cares speak, when mighty griefs are dumb. – Samuel Daniel, English poet The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for all, especially for those who are economically challenged. We have just started crawling out of our homes, trying to lead an everyday life. […]
Thanks to MARA they are still around
By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is committed to helping pandemic-affected entrepreneurs survive, said Datuk Zulfikri Osman. The deputy director-general (Entrepreneurship) said the agency always focused on entrepreneurs’ businesses affected by COVID-19. “Before the outbreak, MARA focused on creating new entrepreneurs. But, COVID-19 put paid to our aim of pursuing that […]
Pilgrims elated for chance to perform the Hajj
KUCHING: After waiting for two years to perform the Hajj, Umar Amin Usaini heaved a sigh of relief when he was chosen as one of the pilgrims for the pilgrimage. The 34-year-old said he was grateful that he was going with his sister Ummi Khalthom Usaini, 30, and how they were presented with the opportunity […]
‘Pray Sarawak continues to enjoy harmony’
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg requested pilgrims from Sarawak departing to the Holy Land for their Hajj to pray for a peaceful and harmonious Malaysia, especially Sarawak. “Perform the Hajj as much as you can. Do not forget to pray for our country and that the Almighty will always bless […]
Ensuring stability, prosperity and glory of Sarawak
PBB 15th convention kicks start today KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is finally holding its three-day 15th Triennial General Meeting (TGM), beginning today – after two years of COVID-19 pandemic. More than 2,400 delegates are converging at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here, to exchange views with party leaders and grassroots members to […]
80 media practitioners attend briefing on RWMF
KUCHING: Over 80 media practitioners involved in the three-day Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2022 today attended a media briefing at Casuarina Hall, Damai Beach Resort. The short briefing focused on multiple events such as live concerts and workshops that will be held during the festival which will take place from June 17 to June […]
Rise in willingness to donate blood
MIRI: The number of blood donors here went down in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this situation changed in 2021 when the turnout began to increase gradually – from 7,091 in 2020 to 7, 355 in 2021. “From the figures, 4,588 were male donors; 2,767 were female; 1,292 were new donors; […]
