Poor internet can cause rural students to fall behind
LONG LAMA: Poor internet access in rural areas can contribute to students falling behind academically, especially during the movement control order (MCO) period, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Hence, he is hoping that relevant authorities could finds ways or solutions on how rural students can continue with their learning process during the MCO. “Because […]
Food baskets delivered in Mukah
MUKAH: The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) on Thursday contributed 267 food baskets to the needy recipients in Mukah parliamentary constituency who are affected by the current movement control order (MCO). The distribution was organised in collaboration with Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib through Mukah Parliament Service Centre and Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo (Tellian Constituency […]
10 new positive cases bring total to 397
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 10 new Covid-19 positive cases, bringing the total to 397 since the first case was reported on March 13. Of the 10 cases, seven are at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), two at Miri Hospital and one at Sibu Hospital. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this, […]
Difficult task to screen all employees
KUCHING: It is going to be a difficult task for employees allowed to work during the movement control order (MCO) period to be screened for Covid-19 as there are not many test kits in Sosco panel clinics in the state. Sarawak Housing Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok said this in […]
Payment starts this month
BANTUAN KHAS SARAWAKKU SAYANG KUCHING: Sarawakians who are the head of households and are listed as beneficiaries of Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) in January 2020 who have been approved by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) are automatically eligible for the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS). The Sarawak government, in a statement yesterday, said BKSS recipients […]
Timely help for Farmers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Farmers Organisation (SFO) and the Federal Agriculture Marketing Board (Fama) have been of tremendous help to farmers statewide in selling their produce during the movement control order (MCO) period. Both organisations, through their respective units at district level, had helped to collect the produce, transporting them to markets subsequently generating income for […]
Punish them but don’t touch pension: Masing
KUCHING: Civil servants or pensioners who flout the movement control order (MCO) should not be deprived of their pension, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. Masing said this in response to Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) statement which said that various privileges enjoyed by civil […]
SDMC to discuss e-bazaar implementation
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will discuss further on the implementation of e-bazaars in the state. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this in response to a question by a reporter on whether Sarawak will follow the federal government’s ban on e-bazaars. “The SDMC will deliberate on it […]
Council-licensed hawkers, petty traders to get RM1,500 aid
KUCHING: A special Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) grant of RM1,500 per entrepreneur will be provided to each hawker and petty trader registered with Sarawak Local Authorities. The Sarawak government in a statement yesterday said for those who do not have a licence or permit, they are advised to register with the local authority stating […]
Food aid delivered in Kota Sentosa
KUCHING: A total of 1,088 sets of food aid were recently delivered to three areas in N12 Kota Sentosa namely, BDC, Lorong 2 RPR and BDC resettlement scheme. The delivery team led by the Chinese Kapitan of Stampin Boon Voon Min has delivered the food aid to the three areas. In a statement issued yesterday, […]
