Don’t be prisoners of a virus
In every crisis, doubt or confusion, take the higher path – the path of compassion, courage, understanding and love. – Amit Ray, author I am currently back in my dear hometown of Kuching for a little peace and quiet. It’s always nice to be home, only that this time, I have returned to a “new […]
Cooperation vital in fight against virus
KUCHING: With Sarawak’s unique culture and background, readily to rally for a good common cause, it is believed that Sarawak can be the first to effectively end the Covid-19 pandemic, said Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How. He said it is the common opinion of experts all over the world that a pandemic can only […]
Closed until further notice
BUNG BRATAK HERITAGE CENTRE KUCHING: The Bung Bratak Heritage Centre is closed to the public until further notice due to the current Covid-19 situation in Kuching. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos explained that most of the heritage centre’s visitors are from Kuching. “We deeply apologise to the hundreds of weekend hill […]
The “I don’t care” attitude will affect whole nation
KUALA LUMPUR: The whole nation will have to suffer the consequences if the people in the country start letting their guard down and showing the “I don’t care” attitude towards the need to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) at public places as advised by the government. Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye […]
Plantation owners donate RM500,000
KUCHING: Sarawak received a RM500,000 boost in its fight against Covid-19 from the Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) yesterday. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, who is also Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas received the cheque from Soppoa chief executive Andrew Cheng at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra […]
Covid-19 war not over yet
MUKAH: Although Mukah remains a green zone, it does not mean that the war against Covid-19 has ended. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said everyone still has to play a key role during this period and it is important to also maintain good personal hygiene at […]
Appreciation event held to thank frontliners
MUKAH: A ceremony to thank and appreciate workers of the divisional and district disaster management committees was held at Mukah New Administrative Centre here yesterday. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the workers were actually the frontliners who were involved in their respective duties during the movement […]
RHB commits RM3.5 mln to Covid-19 fight
KUCHING: RHB Banking Group has so far committed RM3.5 million to assist in the fight against Covid-19 through various channels. The assistance includes RM1 million cash contributions to Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Covid-19 Funds to help ensure the continuous supply of PPEs; RM1 million to Mercy Malaysia to prevent the spread of Covid-19; RM1 million which […]
Without vaccines, fight against Covid-19 continues
KUALA LUMPUR: For the past two weeks, the consistent decline in Covid-19 positive cases has given people the confidence that the country’s efforts to break the chain of the virus infection have shown positive signs. These developments clearly show that healthcare workers and law enforcement personnel have performed their duties well but that goal will not be fully achieved […]
Bank offers USD1 billion financing aid
KUCHING: Standard Chartered Bank is committing USD1 billion financing aid for companies that provide goods and services to help in the fight against Covid-19. Beneficiary companies include manufacturers and distributors in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare providers. The financing also applies to non-medical companies that have volunteered to add this capability to their manufacturing output […]
