Sarawak postpones Aidiladha sacrificial ritual
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council has decided to postpone the implementation of this year’s Aidiladha sacrificial ritual, in an effort to curb the spread of CoviD-19 in the state. Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Hall) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the postponement was made based on the […]
Latest Raya standard operating procedures
KUCHING: Solat Sunat Aidilfitri is not permitted at mosques and surau in areas that are placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said, however, the prayer was allowed at home and among family members only. […]
RM462.23 mln to improve water supply, infrastructure in Samarahan Division
SADONG JAYA: The state government has allocated a total of RM462.23 million to improve the water supply system and infrastructure in Samarahan Division since 2018. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the allocation was to develop 23 impactful water supply projects from Kota Samarahan to Sebuyau, including the Sarawak […]
Agency to administer water-related matters soon
SADONG JAYA: An agency responsible for administering matters related to water supply in the state may be established in the near future. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, in revealing this, said the matter had been discussed for the past two years and that it had also been submitted to […]
Any term used must benefit state
KUCHING: Any term used must give advantages to Sarawak, especially in claiming the rights as stated in Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Pantai Damai assemblyman pointed out that the term change is still at the negotiation stage, but any decision made must […]
Tarawih prayers allowed at mosques during Ramadan
KUCHING: Majlis Islam Sarawak (MIS) allows tarawih prayers to be performed at mosques during Ramadan, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “However, we will soon announce the specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Ramadan after the state Islamic Council’s meeting,” said the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office for Islamic Affairs and Kuching North […]
Food aid for villages under EMCO
KUCHING: The residents of Kampung Bintawa Ulu and Bintawa Tengah, which are under the imposition of the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), have received food aid from various concerned parties. Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the food items to a total of 4,064 residents of the villages were donated by several […]
Decision on Ramadan bazaars operations to be finalised soon
KUCHING: The decision to let Ramadan bazaars operate or not this year at the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) area will be finalised soon. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Sarawak has yet to make a decision on the matter even though the federal […]
Face masks still important despite vaccination
KUCHING: The mandatory usage of face masks is still important even though the state’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is in progress, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Utilities (Water Supply) Assistant Minister and Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) pointed out that it is a requirement that will still be […]
Don’t be afraid of vaccination
KUCHING: The public should not be afraid of the Covid-19 vaccine as being vaccinated is not something new, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Pantai Damai assemblyman said the community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) in his constituency have been disseminating information on the registration for Covid-19 vaccination to the people. “We were given […]
