MCO extension would be accepted with apprehension
KUCHING: Generally, people will not mind if the current movement control order (MCO) is extended, but at the same time they can’t help feeling apprehensive about it. They also support calls by the authorities for the public to continue complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs), and for more people to go for vaccination. Sarawak’s […]
Dividing views over online ‘akad nikah’
KUCHING: Holding the akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremony online is a solution for many couples who were forced to postpone their weddings due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO). Recently, the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) and Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) stated if the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) does not permit […]
Device economic recovery plan ASAP
KUCHING:A notable economic analyst said the Sarawak government must assist individuals who have been significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as developing a post-pandemic economic plan as soon as possible. Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) Sarawak commissioner Associate Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma highlighted that several aids were essential to be given during this […]
Businessmen welcome Pemulih aid package
MUKAH: Local businessmen have welcomed the RM150 billion National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) announced by the federal government on Monday (June 28). The aid package aims to provide comprehensive assistance to the people and focuses on continuing the people’s welfare agenda, supporting businesses and increasing vaccinations. Repair workshop owner Raymund Tanin, in […]
Association welcomes economic aid but wants more done
KUCHING: The country’s latest economic recovery package, called Pemulih, will have limited impact in assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with only RM5.1 billion allocated for the group, said SME Association of Sarawak. Having said that, the association welcomed the assistance despite it being only a temporary relief for SMEs, while most of the aid […]
RM300k food aid grant good move
KUCHING: Julau MP Larry Sng has praised the government’s move to allocate RM300,000 to every MP to carry out the food assistance programme in their respective areas. “Covid-19 has affected all segments of society. More people are unable to earn an income or put food on the table during the movement control order (MCO) because […]
Fatimah welcomes announcement — RM300k for MPs
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has welcomed the announcement that the federal government will allocate RM300,000 to all MPs to implement the food basket assistance for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic within their respective constituencies, especially in view of the movement control order’s (MCO) extension. However, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood […]
Community credit sector allowed to operate
KUCHING: The community credit sector is now allowed to operate throughout the extended movement control order (MCO) period in the state. This was announced by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily Covid-19 update today (June 29). “The sector is included in the list of essential services and it is permitted to operate […]
Special service counter opens today
KUCHING: The service counter at the Rural Water Supply Department headquarters for matters pertaining to official documentation will start operating today (Tuesday). The department said that the service counter would open from 8am to 1pm on Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 11.45am on Friday. “The service counter is closed on Saturday, Sunday and […]
Lockdown extended in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak will extend its lockdown as new Covid-19 infections are still averaging daily highs. This was announced by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily Covid-19 update statement on Sunday (June 27). In the statement, the SDMC said the current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and movement control order (MCO) regulations would be […]
