Traditional Kampung Sungai Aur gets connected to digital world
KUCHING: Twenty-five households at Kampung Sungai Aur now have internet access through Sarawak Multimedia Authority’s (SMA) Linking Urban, Rural and Nation (Saluran) initiative or Wifi Saluran. Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Wifi Saluran, along with others, would improve the lives of the villagers, especially in terms of digital telecommunication. He was […]
Vaccine passport as proof of vaccination
KUCHING: The government needs to immediately introduce a vaccine passport to avoid public confusion. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the introduction of the Covid-19 vaccine passport is a good step to show if a person has been vaccinated. “This will be a serious proof of the government […]
SDMC should remain as it is
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) should remain as it is and there is no need for the committee to be made up of professionals only, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Pantai Damai assemblyman stated that SDMC has been doing a great job in fighting Covid-19 in Sarawak. “We have seen positive […]
No need for new committee
KUCHING: There is no need to set up a new Covid-19 committee as it will cause confusion, especially in terms of jurisdiction, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He pointed out that the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has carried out its duties very well and efficiently. “The standard […]
No such directive in Sarawak on stickers
KUCHING: Merry Christmas stickers can be used on halal products, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “For any issues related to Islamic affairs in the state, refer to the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) and the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS). “In […]
Close borders to keep new Covid-19 strain out
KUCHING: In view of a new Covid-19 strain reported in the United Kingdom, it is important that Sarawak borders remain closed. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi was commenting on a remark by Dr Ashok Segar, a medical doctor, who advised that […]
Close watch on imported meat
By Siti Nurain Ratani KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) is closely monitoring all premises with halal certification for imported goods including imported meat. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this was to ensure that everyone, especially Muslims in Sarawak, received […]
New village mosque to be built next year
KUCHING: The new Masjid Darul Rahman at Kampung Pasir Pandak is expected to be built in the second quarter of next year, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to him, apart from being dilapidated (over 50 years old), the existing mosque is also […]
Home improvement programme to continue in Pantai Damai constituency
KUCHING: The Program Penambahbaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak (PPRMS) or Home Improvement Programme for Sarawak’s Poor will continue to be implemented in the Pantai Damai constituency, says assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He said he would continue to work with the village chiefs and Pantai Damai Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) leadership to channel […]
Home improvement programme makes security guard’s dreams come true
KUCHING: Thanks to the Program Penambahbaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak (PPRMS) or Home Improvement Programme for Sarawak’s Poor, a security guard is now able to fulfil his dream of building a house for his family. Nasawazi Melayu, 43, said he had longed for a comfortable house to call his own, having saved enough money to […]
