Other essential services that people want
KUCHING: The public believe that the government has allowed and satisfied enough number of essential services to operate during the movement control order (MCO) period since March 18. This does not mean that everybody is happy with what has been decided and what has been going on. Most people in this category think that automotive […]
Welfare NGOs must register
KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the state that wish to assist the needy during the movement control order (MCO) period are encouraged to register with the Sarawak Social Welfare Department. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was important for NGOs to register with the department […]
What’s it like working under MCO?
KUCHING: The implementation of the movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19 has led many people including lawmakers to change their ways of working. Like most of his colleagues, who prioritise going to the ground to be with the people, Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis had to be proactive […]
See you in court, DAP told
‘They have gone overboard with their allegations’ KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian have initiated a legal action against Democratic Action Party (DAP) leaders. This came after the former was a subject of malicious allegations by the latter over the state government’s food distribution funding. Dr Sim said a […]
State always ready for floods: Uggah
KUCHING: Despite focusing on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has not forgotten its flood management role at the state, divisional, and district levels. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the committee would find the best way to prepare the people and manage any situation should there be […]
Surviving in tough times
Business is one of the many roots of a country’s economy. Ever since the commencement of movement control order (MCO) on March 18, most businesses have been on idle mode with little to no income generated. Finding ways to keep business running Realising the importance of helping small businesses in these troubled times, Prime Minister […]
To date 124 arrested, 73 charged
KUCHING: One hundred and twenty four individuals were arrested for defying the movement control order (MCO) throughout Sarawak in operations conducted from 8am on Friday to 8am yesterday. State Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Dev Kumar said with the latest arrests, the total number of people detained for flouting the order in the state since […]
State helps solve overstocking of fish
KUCHING: The state government is helping fishermen to sell their catch after the movement control order (MCO) saw demand for their products plummet. Agriculture Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said a total of RM600,000 in allocation is given to Sarawak Fishermen’s Association (Penesa) and Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK). This comprised of an allocation […]
College makes 1,000 face shields for frontliners
BETONG: “Nak nulong hero kita di barisan hadapan, bajet ciput sekalipun sik jadi masalah, yang penting niat ikhlas.” The saying came from Betong Community College director Shairul Al-Suzana Shahidan which means “To assist our frontliners, even on a small budget is not a problem as long as the intention is sincere.” He was referring to […]
Long queues for BPN
MIRI: Long queues were formed outside Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches yesterday morning in this district as crowds intended to check and collect their Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) aid, despite the ongoing movement control order (MCO). The financial aid, targeting the B40 and M40 groups, was rolled out by the government to relieve the burden […]
