Rep explains delay in school project
BINTULU: Murum assemblyman, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, has refuted media reports on the causes of delay in the construction of Metalun National School in Belaga. He said during a dialogue with government agencies, timber concession companies, and local community leaders in the Murun-Metalun Resettlement Area, all parties expressed their full support and cooperation to ensure the […]
Notify passengers on flight delays, airlines told
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Transport, hopes that in the future, issues concerning aircraft delays will be communicated to passengers in an effective and straightforward manner so that they are fully informed of the situation. According to Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, his ministry was aware […]
Delay school reopening to allow preparations
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) on Wednesday (Sept 29) proposed to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to delay the reopening of schools in Sarawak for one more week. This was, according to SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting, because some schools were still in the dark over the new operational directives. “We have been […]
Despite Covid-19, projects go on in Samarahan
KUCHING: When permitted by the authorities, contractors vigorously proceed with their work to install traffic lights at the roundabouts in Kota Samarahan as well as expansion work at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa. “Thanks to the Public Works Department (JKR) for prodding them on,” commended Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos in a […]
‘Lockdown’ of govt offices worrying
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has expressed concern over the lockdowns or closure of government offices becoming a standard procedure upon detection of positive Covid-19 cases in such premises. This could delay the process to prepare and approve the required documentation by relevant government departments, he said. “I […]
Delayed drainage project finally moving forward
KUCHING: The upgrading works of the drainage system at Kampung Temedak is scheduled for completion in a month’s time after experiencing various delays. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project has been on-going for the past six months but was delayed due to the implementation of the movement […]
No problem if second dose is delayed
KUCHING: Delaying the second dose up to eight weeks will not affect the overall immune response as long as the second dose is eventually given, said Dr Helmy Hazmi. “There is evidence that among those aged more than 80 years old, a delay of the second dose to 12 weeks resulted in higher antibody levels […]
Shipping firms should not impose surcharge on importers
KUCHING: Shipping companies should not impose the port congestion surcharge on local importers and merchants. The shipping companies had imposed the congestion surcharge on importers and exporters since April 16, after shippers experienced delays at the Senari Terminal caused by a breakdown of its computer system. Kuching Port Authority (KPA) board member Milton Foo said […]
Delayed waste collection for next two weeks
KUCHING: Waste collection in certain areas under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will be affected for the next two weeks due to manpower issues faced by Trienekens Sarawak Sdn Bhd’s sub-contractor. Trienekens explained that more than 10 operations employees were affected by quarantine and movement restriction orders in their areas. Trienekens logistics operations department manager […]
Undi18 36-month delay not acceptable
KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) is urging the Election Commission (EC) to explain why they now need 36 months to implement the automatic voter registration (AVR) and the lowering of the voting age to 18. It said the reason for the delay is the movement control order (MCO) is since the data streamlining work […]
