PM inspects East Malaysia-bound materials
CRITICAL SUPPLIES SUBANG: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) air base here inspecting preparations and critical supplies to be sent to Sabah and Sarawak for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Muhyiddin was received by Air Force chief Jen Tan Sri Ackbal Abdul Samad when he arrived at the […]
Focus on fighting pandemic
BUDGET 2021 MUAR: Budget 2021 will provide allocations to curb the spread of Covid-19 as the government steps up its battle against the pandemic, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the government would spell out additional measures in the Budget, which will be tabled on Nov 6, as part of efforts to […]
Pat on the back for community leaders
PAKAN: Pakan assemblyman, Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom has commended community leaders in his constituency for supporting programmes implemented by government agencies and departments. He said their participation in such programmes would enable them to understand government development plans better. They could then share their knowledge with longhouse or village residents under their care. Such […]
Current virus strain very infectious
KUCHING: The current Covid-19 strain in the state seemed to be very infectious, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He revealed those infected started showing symptoms from the third to fifth day instead of the 10th day onwards as in previous cases. “Laboratory studies showed the virus load (amount) […]
Motorcycle thefts in Bau down
KUCHING: Motorcycle thefts in Bau had gone down since the movement control order (MCO) was imposed in March this year, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said this was one of the positive impacts of closing the state’s border to curb the spread of Covid-19. Miro was speaking at the closing ceremony of the third […]
Abide by the rules to curb virus
PAKAN: Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom strongly urged Sarawakians to strictly abide by all the rules that have been set in an effort to break the Covid-19 chain. Describing the pandemic as devastating, he said the people could help stop Covid-19 by adopting the new norms into their lifestyle. “Only leave home if […]
Unite against virus
PAKAN: Sarawakians, especially in the district, are urged to remain united, especially when the country and the state are facing the Covid-19 pandemic. Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said the people needed to adopt the new normal in their daily life to control the spread of the virus. “Sarawakians cannot be complacent but […]
Sabati aids Bomba in fight against virus
SIBU: The Association of Wives of State Ministers and Assistant Ministers (Sabati) is committed in the fight against Covid-19 by providing prevention kits and contributions to the Sibu Central Fire and Rescue (Bomba) Station. According to a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, the prevention kits were presented by Sabati chairperson Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun […]
Community leaders post to stay
SIBU: Sarawak will maintain its administrative system in which community leaders such as temenggong, pemanca, penghulu and tuai rumah are appointed as ‘frontliners’ to disseminate information on government policies to the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that the post of community leaders had been established since the colonial times in […]
Adopt stringent measures
12th state election KUCHING: Sarawak will have to adopt stringent measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 if it holds the state election soon. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said the move was essential in order to avoid a second wave of the pandemic as what happened in Sabah […]
