Accelerate vaccine supply and purchase

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) urges the Sarawak government to accelerate the Covid-19 vaccine supply and purchase. Its central committee publicity secretary, Arthur Wong said waiting for the vaccine and vaccination had become a luxury. He pointed out that Malaysia and Sarawak should not fall prey to the conflict between China and the United States. […]

No sign of panic buying in Mukah

MUKAH: There was no sign of panic buying here following the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhiyddin Yassin yesterday. Muhiyddin declared a nationwide travel ban and lockdowns in the federal capital as well as five states. The state of emergency would last until Aug 1, or earlier, depending on the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Domestic […]

Food supply enough, assures KPDNHEP chief

MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Miri branch has assured that food supply during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period is sufficient, Miri KPDNHEP chief Joe Azmi Jamil said today (Jan 12). He said Miri KPDNHEP is always monitoring developments and food stocks in this district to avoid shortages or […]

Onions imported from various countries to avoid supply disruptions

PUTRAJAYA:  Malaysia imports onions from various countries and does not rely on a single source to ensure there is enough supply in the local market, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “If a producing country experiences natural disaster such as drought, floods and earthquake or imposes economic sanctions, Malaysia […]

Ample supply by 2030

TIMBER, TIMBER PRODUCTS KUCHING: Sarawak will have sufficient raw materials to cater for its timber industry including for exports by 2030. The state Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), however said this would only become a reality if its plan to develop forest plantations goes on smoothly. According to the department, since the beginning of 2020, it […]

Enough chickens for Raya and Gawai

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Sarawak has assured the public that there is sufficient supply of chickens in the market during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. Its director Datuk Stanley Tan in a statement yesterday said the ministry in collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry would […]

Enough wheat grain supply during festivals

KUCHING: Wheat grain supply is enough to cover three months of flour production in Sarawak during Hari Raya Puasa and Gawai Dayak. This is the assurance from the Sarawak Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) following two inspection visits by a team of ministry officials led by state director Datuk Stanley Tan to wheat […]

Enough wheat flour in Sarawak, assures ministry

KUCHING: The Sarawak branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) today has given the assurance that there is a sufficient supply of wheat flour in the state this festive season. Its director Datuk Stanley Tan said two major flour millers in the state, namely, Sarawak Flour Mill Sdn Bhd and FFM […]

Enough supply of essential goods

By Nurul Shima Shahminon BINTULU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Bintulu has assured that supply of essential goods during the movement control order (MCO) period is sufficient. Its local chief Nazari Hassan said KPDNHEP Bintulu would monitor and ensure that supplies of sugar, cooking oil, wheat flour, canned food, petrol and […]

Test kits, food supply enough, assures CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has given his assurance that the Covid-19 test kits are sufficient for Sarawak. Abang Johari has determined that both the test kits and food supplies in Limbang are adequate to be catered across the state. “Food supply is enough for people’s needs for two weeks. It’s […]