EMCO villages get food assistance
KUCHING: To ease the burden of Kampung Pulo Ulu and Kampung Pulo HIlir residents who have been placed under enhanced movement control order (EMCO), food packs have been distributed to them. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi handed over a total of 576 packs on […]
Focus on pandemic instead of playing politics
KUCHING: The decision by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to resign as prime minister is an effort to ease the political crisis in the country, says Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He pointed out that the move however would hamper the country’s recovery plan and the mission to achieve herd immunity by October. “It is hoped […]
SOP relaxations — Not a ‘ticket’ to violate govt directives
KUCHING: Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has lauded the recent announcement made by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the relaxations of standard operating procedure (SOP) for those who are fully vaccinated. The Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) stated that the relaxation is one of the efforts to […]
Low water pressure issues being resolved
KUCHING: Work is being done to resolve the problem of low water pressure in Kampung Melayu, Samarahan, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) was commenting on complaints made by a local resident on social media over the matter. He said three causes of low water pressure in the […]
50 cases detected as normal cases of infection
KUCHING: No Delta variant cases have been confirmed among the 50 positive Covid-19 cases recorded in Kampung Bintawa Hilir, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to the Pantai Damai assemblyman, the village was placed under enhanced movement control order (EMCO) from July 21 to August 3 due to an upsurge in Covid-19 positive cases. […]
Consider Sarawak’s unique circumstances when deciding NRP
KUCHING: The enforcement of movement control order in Sarawak needs to take into account geographical conditions. Touching on the National Recovery Plan (NRP), Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said decision makers must consider Sarawak’s unique circumstances and situations as they are different from Malaya’s. He pointed out that it would be best […]
Online akad nikah if physical ceremonies not allowed
KUCHING: Akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremony via online platforms will be used as an alternative if physical ceremony during the movement control order (MCO) is disapproved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) “The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) approved the akad nikah of 368 couples from May 29 to June 11 throughout the state,” […]
Herd immunity by late July, early Aug in Pantai Damai constituency
KUCHING: Pantai Damai constituency is expected to achieve herd immunity by late July or early August if residents get vaccinated on time. Its assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said almost 24,000 residents in his constituency have been identified as eligible to receive the vaccine. He added that the vaccination process is being conducted in […]
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 […]
Rep hands over Rumah Sejahtera to widow
KUCHING: The fourth Rumah Sejahtera at Kampung Temedak has finally been completed but unfortunately, the applicant did not get to see it or live in it. Pen Kia Liang, 67, who was disabled, applied for a Rumah Sejahtera Pantai Damai over a year ago. He died in January this year. His application was approved after […]
