NGO lends help to cancer patient’s family
KUCHING: A father of one, who is diagnosed with colon cancer and unable to provide for his family, has received assistance from Hope Place. Yahya Umar who lives in Sungai Apong here, was first diagnosed with cancer at the end of last year, and he could no longer earn income for his wife and daughter. […]
Flood-hit farmer remains resilient
KUCHING: The last few days have seen an improvement in the weather here, albeit a bit cloudy, but it is a stark contrast to the previous week here. Last week, Sarawak was hit by floods due to the continuous heavy downpour which lasted for almost a week. The floods were especially hard on farmers as […]
Those affected by Covid-19 can apply for Risda grant
KUALA LUMPUR: People in agriculture whose income have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for a grant of up to RM20,000 from the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda), said Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad. He said a special study on Covid-19 found that 70 percent of people from the […]
Tourism industry loses RM45 billion
KUCHING: The country’s tourism and cultural industries suffered losses amounting to some RM45 billion from January to June this year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the losses were due largely to the restrictions imposed under the movement control order implemented during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Nancy disclosed this at a […]
What now for non-essential sectors, asks DUBS
KUCHING: The state government has been urged to decide the way forward for non-essential sectors greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) deputy chairperson of Dewanita Negeri Dr Sharifah Suzana Wan Shukran said as Covid-19 continues to affect the country, the non-essential sectors continue to be prohibited from resuming operations bringing […]
