Pat on the back for Mirians
MIRI: Piasau assemblyman yesterday applauded the public here for their cooperation, efforts and their endless generosity in providing donations and aid for the frontliners who have been on duty since the first day of the movement control order (MCO). Datuk Sebastian Ting also expressed his gratitude to the farmers and traders, workers and business owners […]
Cooperate, don’t challenge or provoke them frontliners
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has called on the public to cooperate with all government frontline personnel in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, and not to provoke or challenge them in any manner. Cuepacs president Adnan Mat in a statement today said the congress had received […]
100 pieces of protective clothing for Sibu Hospital
SIBU: The Sarawak E-commerce Association of Sibu has donated protective clothing to the frontliners of Sibu Hospital. The donation was presented by its chairman Chew Hoe Lee to Sibu Hospital acting director Dr Mohammad Ng Siah Huat in a brief ceremony held at Sibu Hospital yesterday. Some 100 pieces of protective clothing were donated to […]
Hospital frontliners doing fine
MUKAH: Frontliners at Mukah Hospital here are doing fine as the extended movement control order (MCO) entered its fourth day Saturday. A check by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday found that there were three front-line personnel manning a counter stationed at the main entrance of the out-patient department. The trio, one man and two women, are […]
Have a speedy recovery
KUCHING: News that some State ministers and frontliners have been infected with Covid-19 virus and undergoing quarantine is saddening, said political observer Datuk Peter Minos. “These personalities have been attending meetings and moving around because they are doing their best in helping us to fight this crisis. “We salute them and respect their hard work […]
Most want Ramadan bazaar cancelled
KUCHING: The authorities must consider public interest and sentiments in deciding whether the Ramadan Bazaar should be held even after the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that most people are hoping that the annual bazaar would be cancelled out of […]
Surgeon creates ‘protective intubation boxes’ for frontliners
KUALA LUMPUR: The desire to assist frontliners performing intubation procedures for Covid-19 patients has prompted a surgeon to create a ‘protective intubation box’, with the help of various segments of the public, for free use at government health facilities across the country. Assembled in just one hour and made from transparent acrylic plastic, the boxes are capable of serving as a […]
No more advice as MCO enters ‘tough phase’
KUALA LUMPUR: Beware! There will be no more soft approach or advice to those who are bent on defying the movement control order (MCO) since the second phase began on Wednesday until April 14. This warning came from Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday after finding many are still going out […]
NGOs donate to frontliners
KAPIT: Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Kapit recently donated food items to health workers at Kapit Hospital in a show of appreciation to their dedicated services during the current movement control order period. The items including biscuits, beverages and drinking water were received by the director of Kapit Hospital Dr Ivan Vun. Chairperson of the […]
Sabah receives additional 20k surgical masks from China
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah received another donation of 20,000 surgical masks from China through the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu today. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew received the items at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) MASkargo Building on behalf of the state government. “The face masks are for the […]
