Violators will be arrested, warns police
MUKAH: Police have arrested 10 individuals in this district for defying the movement control order (MCO) since it was implemented on March 18. Mukah district police chief DSP Jimmy Panyau said police personnel have been given strict orders to arrest those who continue to be defiant during the third phase of the MCO from April […]
First RM750 to be paid by May
KUCHING: Hawkers and petty traders will receive RM750 via Sarawak Pay in April or May this year. The payment is the first phase of distribution of RM1,500 special grant to hawkers and petty traders as listed under the state government’s Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg […]
Can’t jog? Zumba will do
MUKAH: The movement control order (MCO) has not hindered a housewife, Jacqueline Druis, 52, from pursuing her passion in sports. Due to the ongoing movement control order (MCO), she can’t go go jogging, but Zumba is fine for her as it can easily be done indoors. In the morning she does household chores including buying […]
Curtin enrolment goes online
MIRI: With the Movement Control Order (MCO) entering its third phase and little likelihood of face-to-face university marketing events being allowed anytime soon, Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has taken all its student recruitment activities online. Applications for its second semester degree and foundation intakes in July and August respectively are now open. To ensure […]
Fake news or just a challenge.
MUKAH: Police here considered the three-day total lock down challenge from April 17 until 19 which circulated on social media on Wednesday as fake news. “It’s fake news. Never heard about it,” said Mukah district police chief DSP Jimmy Panyau when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune about the so-called challenge yesterday. He was asked to […]
Try virtual tour, industry players told
KUCHING: Local travel agents and hotels have been told to be creative in keeping business alive amidst the movement control order. They should opt for virtual tour approach to attract visitors and put Sarawak in their must-visit bucket list in the future, said tourism expert YS Chan. He said virtual tours were best left to […]
Trienekens’ vital role during MCO
KUCHING: Every home will produce waste which later goes into the trash bin. Some days later, the rubbish will be collected and disposed of, thus ensuring the neighbourhood is spick and span. So imagine if this does not happen. This is where companies such as Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd come into play, providing this essential […]
142 defiers arrested
KUCHING: A total of 142 persons were arrested for defying the movement control order (MCO) in the state between 8am Wednesday and 8am yesterday. Serian tops the list of arrests with 28, followed by Padawan (21), Sibu (18), Bintulu (17), Kuching (16) and Kota Samarahan (11). Eight MCO flouters were arrested in Miri, seven in […]
WatsapKita e-Bazar coming soon
KUCHING: A new online e-bazaar is coming to town. Ramadan is just around the corner and traditionally, Malaysians look forward to such bazaars, which sell a wide variety of food for iftar (breaking of fast). However, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced a ban on Ramadan and Gawai Dayak bazaars this year […]
Educators’ opinions on exam cancellation, postponement
KUCHING: Educators are generally in favour of the cancellation of this year’s Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examinations as well as the postponement of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. St Joseph’s Private School principal Father Francis Lim said […]
