First phase of SPK project to start soon
DEBAK: The first phase of the Kampung Melayu Debak Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) project is set to commence soon, said Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam. He said the phase one of the SPK project, covering an area of 5.4 hectares, will involve earthwork, construction of concrete drains and basic utilities for main electricity sources […]
82 5G sites identified in state
KUCHING: About 82 sites in Sarawak have been identified for the implementation of 5G network services soon, said Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julahi Narawi. He said Kuching, Miri and Bintulu were included in the first phase of the project, with Sibu in the second phase. “This is one of the efforts taken by the […]
Ang Cheng Ho quarry rejuvenation project progressing well
KUCHING: The first phase of the rejuvenation project for the Ang Cheng Ho quarry in Batu Kawah is running smoothly. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the project is currently 78 per cent complete, despite the delay brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to thank the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), […]
Lundu Buddhist Association building completes first phase of construction
LUNDU: The construction of the first phase of the Lundu Buddhist Association building has been completed and now fund is required for the construction of the second phase. In this regard, a brief visit was conducted by the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) led by its director, Richard Lon along with Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang […]
Total lockdown begins at 12.01 am June 1
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the first phase of the ‘Total Lockdown’ nationwide effective for 14 days will begin at 12.01 am tonight (June 1). The two-week period is very important to help the country flatten the Covid-19 infection curve which recently hit a new daily high of 9,020 cases. Members of the community have […]
430,368 have received first dose of vaccine, 51,621 complete full regimen
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 481,989 individuals have been vaccinated under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of Tuesday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said of the total, 430,368 had received the first dose of the vaccine while 51,621 individuals had completed the full vaccination regimen. Based on the infographic he shared on […]
389,177 receive Covid-19 vaccine
JELI: A total of 389,177 individuals in the first phase group of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme has been vaccinated so far yesterday. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the total indicated that the programme is on track to achieve the target of 500,000 individuals in the frontline group getting the vaccine […]
Abang Jo completes his immunisation
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received his second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at the Stadium Perpaduan, Petra Jaya today. He was in a jovial mood when a nurse was about to vaccinate him at 3.03pm. The nurse who administered the vaccine was 45-year-old Iffah Marcelina Peter Chanyi from Serian. […]
Teachers with comorbidities eligible for first phase jab
KUCHING: The teachers who have comorbidities are eligible to receive vaccines for the first phase of National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. (The medical definition of comorbidities is when a person has more than one underlying health-related conditions present in them at once.) Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusuf said the technical committee for the […]
First-phase jabs for early childhood educators, caregivers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has approved the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry’s application to vaccinate early childhood educators and caregivers in the state under the first phase of the Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that with this, a total of 5,703 educators and […]
