PM gives credit to rakyat

SUCCESS IN MANAGING VIRUS TANGKAK: The success by the Malaysian government in managing various problems related to Covid-19 is due to the sacrifices made by the citizens of the country themselves, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19, the people were willing to sacrifice […]

High hopes for Kuching City

KUCHING: As Muslims celebrate Aidiladha this Friday, the weekend also packs a significant date for the people of Kuching City as Saturday marks the 32nd year anniversary for Kuching being recognised as a city. Like all other celebrations before this, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as an effort to curb its spread, the 32nd […]

10 receive Hari Raya Aidiladha donations

KUCHING: Ten recipients received Hari Raya Aidiladha donations at Kampung Teh, Oya in Mukah. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah handed over the donations during her visit to Kampung Teh today (July 26). During the visit Fatimah, who is also Dalat assemblywoman, was briefed on development projects carried […]

Villages receive 68 sacrificial cows

KUCHING: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has contributed a total of 68 cows valued at RM476,000 to 62 villages including Kampung Muhibbah, Sri Aman; Kuching District Headquarters; and Kampung Stutong Melayu in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration this year. He was represented by Assistant Minister in […]

Follow guidelines, organisers told

AIDILADHA QURBAN RITUALS KUCHING: The organisers of ‘qurban’ rituals in Sarawak must adhere to guidelines set by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) to avoid being penalised. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the rituals were subject to adjustments throughout the current recovery movement control order (CMCO). […]

Same SOP for Aidiladha

KUCHING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for Aidiladha activities will still follow the latest circular issued by the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that there were a growing number of Covid-19 cases in the state […]

Govt may consider limitations

SIBU: Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee did not rule out the possibility that the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration this year may be held in strict compliance of the standard operating procedures (SOPs). He said this would happen provided the number of Covid-19 cases in the state continues to show an increase. […]