Control children’s screen time to maintain good eye health
KUALA LUMPUR: With families remaining indoors under the movement control order (MCO) which is now into its third phase, the time spent each day by family members on their gadgets — handphones, computer, tablets, game consoles and television — has definitely increased. Dr Norazah Abdul Rahman, a consultant ophthalmologist and paediatric ophthalmologist at Ara Damansara Medical Centre, said parents should […]
To spend Ramadan at home or in prison?
KUALA LUMPUR: Each year, Muslims in the country will travel to their hometowns to welcome the month of Ramadan with their families. The congested roads do not deter them, for as long as they get to eat sahur (pre-dawn meal), break the fast and perform the ‘tarawih’ prayers with their loved ones, at least on […]
Lower housing prices after MCO
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok anticipates that housing prices in Sarawak will stabilise albeit slightly lower once the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. “We had a few poor years prior to the MCO, and presently prices of properties have already adjusted downward with the […]
Workers prepare to resume trade
MUKAH: The business community here are anxious to resume their activities while adhering to the current movement control order (MCO) and hope that the Covid-19 pandemic would subside soon. Owners of businesses which were not permitted to operate during the MCO period were worried as the restriction was extended from April 15 to 28 and […]
Comply with MCO
SERIAN: Police reminded the public to abide by the movement control order (MCO) when going to Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches for their collection of the Bantuan Perihatin Nasional (BPN) and Sarawakku Sayang financial aid. Its district police chief DSP Aswandy Anis further stated that recipients should also wear face masks and maintain a social […]
Improve internet access, MOE urged
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to pay greater attention to the need for internet access and speed, especially in rural areas. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said many rural students could not enjoy online learning during the movement control order (MCO). She […]
Rural parents urged to guide children in studies
KUCHING: Rural parents have been advised to guide their children in their daily school exercises during the movement control order (MCO). Engkilili assemblyman Johnical Rayong Ngipa noted that due to lack of internet facilities in rural areas, it is difficult to conduct online teaching and learning (PdP) in lieu of school classes. As such parents […]
Solar dome used to dry unsold fish
By Indun Silong KUCHNG: Fresh fish are being turned into dried fish using the help of a solar dryer dome. The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Sarawak with the Buntal Fishermen Association (PNKB) is taking this route in solving the problem of unsold fishes in the area due to the movement control order (MCO). “LKIM […]
6,150 food aid given out in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: Another 1,000 sets of food aid had been distributed by Kuching District Office together with Kuching Disaster Management Committee Friday under the Sarawak government’s State Food Aid programme. As of yesterday, Kuching District Office and Kuching Disaster Management Committee have distributed a total of 6,150 food aid packages to the needy at Batu Kawa […]
Continue to comply with MCO
BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has again appealed to the people of Bintulu to continue complying with the movement control order (MCO), which has entered its third phase, or face severe punishment. He said that this was to help the efforts of the government to ensure that Malaysia and especially Bintulu could […]
