Showing appreciation for sacrifices made
KUCHING: Another 10 government agencies received 10,050 boxes of ‘Sumbangsih Raya Gawai’ goodies in appreciation of their sacrifices in fighting Covid-19 in the state by the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS). “This is to recognise their efforts not only during the pandemic, but also the sacrifices they made to continue their duties even during […]
Bet on state election between Aug and Oct
KUCHING: Rumours that the coming state election will be held between August and October may hold water, said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. At this moment, he said nobody really knows the exact date as the decision lies with the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to advise the Yang di-Pertua Negeri on […]
Council to take all measures to ensure public compliance
SIBU: Enforcement teams will also monitor Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) at offices here. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting said they would also go up to any office located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and so on, to ensure SOP compliance. During a live special movement control order (MCO) SOP compliance […]
DAP Sarawak state convention postponed
KUCHING: The DAP Sarawak state convention 2021, scheduled on May 1, has been postponed to a later date. A new date will be announced in a few weeks’ time, said its chairman Chong Chieng Jen. He said the postponement was due to the present rising Covid-19 cases in the state. “The triennial Sarawak DAP Convention […]
Waive licence fees, NGO urges government
KUCHING: The Youth Section, Federation of Chinese Associations Sarawak, is appealing to the government to waive the licence fees of businesses in the entertainment industry. It is also urging the government to provide members with some form of subsidies to help them cushion the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Treasurer Aaron Tay Kok Tung said […]
They miss the food and drinks
KUCHING: There are no Ramadan bazaars in the state for the second consecutive year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many food lovers miss the wide variety of food and drinks sold at the colourful bazaars. The regulars to these bazaars comprise Muslims and non-Muslims. Following are comments from non-Muslims on why they miss the Ramadan […]
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Traders sell Ramadan food at home and elsewhere
MUKAH: The local sales of Ramadan food and drinks for breaking the fast take place under the new normal for the second successive year despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, hawkers and traders were optimistic that the Ramadan Bazaar would be opened here this year as Mukah district was a green zone. Even the local authority […]
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Price increase bodes well for pepper farmers
KUCHING: The price of black and white pepper has increased by 60 percent in recent months. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said the increase could be due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Before Covid-19, we would always see the price drop but now, one tonne of white pepper costs RM21,000 […]
