Bukit Saban education programme aims to produce more professionals
SPAOH: Education is a priority and folk in Bukit Saban now have access to a programme aimed at producing more graduates. The Bukit Saban Community Education Programme is initiated by Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi, who is the director of the Rajang Teachers Training College. “Bukit Saban has produced many professionals in various fields and […]
“Panggau Dayak” twin towers project expects to complete by December
KUCHING: The Construction of the nine- storey high “Panggau Dayak” twin towers project is on course for completion by end of December this year. Its chairman and Sarawak deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this after visiting the site at Ong Tiang Swee Road here today. He said the project, on a two-hectare site, […]
240,900 people in Sarawak yet to go for their booster doses
BETONG: Some 249,000 eligible recipients in the state have yet to go for their Covid-19 booster jabs. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said according to the state health department, 86.3 per cent of the state population had obtained the booster doses as of yesterday (Feb 27). He said the jab was very important […]
Uggah urges JKR to speed up two road projects in Spaoh
SPAOH: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah wants the Public Works Department (JKR) to find ways to speed up the construction of two road projects in Spaoh. The two are the Ulu Paku/ Ulu Gerenjang/ Ulu Krian/ Ulu Kota Road (Phase 1) and the Penom/ Ulu Bayor/ Danau Road (Phase 1). He said the […]
Longhouse folks told to refrain from rearing pigs now
BETONG: Longhouse folks should refrain from rearing pigs for now, especially in areas in the state already declared as African Swine Fever (ASF) affected areas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the Veterinary Service Department will inform the public when it is safe to rear pigs. “Do not rear pigs for now until […]
Sarawak to resolve issues faced by port users in the state
BINTULU: Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD), will find ways and means to find solutions to problems faced by port users in the state MIPD minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said MIPD together with the State Planning Unit (EPU), port authorities and operators would convene a meeting in Kuching sometime […]
RM622,000 for Jemoreng fishermen
MATU: A sum of RM622,000 has been set aside for 311 qualified fishermen from Jemoreng to buy new fishing gear this year. The amount is from the total allocation of RM20 million given statewide for the purpose by the state government. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah announced this when launching the Community Extension […]
No new Covid-19 case
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded no new positive Covid-19 case on Monday (Aug 10), with the total number of positive cases remaining at 681. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said there were four new recovery cases, bringing the total number that had recovered and discharged to 656, or 96.33 per cent. […]
Inter-zone movement from Aug 15
KUCHING: Sarawak will allow inter-zone movement without the need for police permit, effective Aug 15. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said SDMC had deliberated on the Covid-19 situation in the state and obtained health and economic views from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and tourism industry. “After taking into […]
Falsifying details an irresponsible act
KUCHING: Before entering a business premises, visitors are required to provide their contact details. This is among the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government to contain the spread of Covid-19. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas stressed the importance of writing accurate information for the records of the […]
