Masing concurs with Dr Sim’s assessment of Covid-19 situation
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing concurs with the suggestions by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian on how to live with the coronavirus. “Covid-19 will be part of our lives in the next few years and will eventually evolve to become a […]
Dept constantly monitoring situation
KUCHING: The State Health Department is continuously monitoring the Covid-19 situation in Sarawak including carrying out improvement measures according to the current situation. Its director Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed said that the usage of Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK) will be used widely throughout the state to identify positive cases at a fast rate […]
Stop politicking and focus on virus
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang has hit back at opposition parties for criticising the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for mismanaging the Covid-19 situation in the state. He said in the first place, it was the 22-month Pakatan Harapan (PH) government that had failed to handle the pandemic. “First, they […]
Assemblyman supports holding staggered polling
KUCHING: A state assemblyman has expressed his personal support for the idea of holding a staggered state election if the Covid-19 pandemic persists. Asajaya assemblyman and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah however said the decision would ultimately lie with the election commission (EC) and the government. He said the […]
Next federal government needs to be more stable
KUCHING: The next federal government needs to be more stable and prioritise handling the Covid-19 situation in our country, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Welfare, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister hoped that the new federal government would be more stable and assist those who have been affected by the pandemic. “We […]
Three projects not fully completed due to pandemic
SIBU: Three Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) projects involving the construction of two wet markets and a food court could not be fully completed this year due to the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO). The projects are the Pasar Sungai Merah, Pasar Jalan Tiong Hua and the Taman Muhibbah food court, all of which should be […]
Where is your priority – people’s lives or political agenda?
KUCHING: Shrug off your political agenda and prioritise people’s health and lives! This clear message to political parties – not just the opposition but the ruling coaling as well – came from SUPP Youth Central. “At this critical moment in the fight against the Covid pandemic, the welfare of the people of Sarawak must be […]
GPS will continue to stand tall
KUCHING: The Covid-19 situation may affect the coming state election by bringing about new rules for campaigning or even new ways of voting, but it will certainly not impact the outcome — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to stand tall — said Datuk Chiew Yen Chew. The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women chief said […]
Hello, get your facts right, says MP
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak’s Tanjung Batu assemblyman Chiew Ching Sing has been urged to get his facts right before attacking the Sarawak government’s effort to curb the Covid-19 situation. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that Chiew’s allegation that the government had failed to conduct free mass testing showed his lack […]
State Legislature will continue if Emergency is extended
KUCHING: The tenure of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will continue indefinitely should the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decides to extend the Emergency if the Covid-19 situation does not improve after August 1. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said apart from such a situation, the nationwide Emergency should not […]
