Abang Jo hopes Year of Tiger brings Sarawak greater prosperity
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the Year of the Tiger brings the state prosperity, strength in unity, good health and the courage to weather any difficulties during this time of the pandemic. He said the tiger is a magnificent animal and according to Chinese tradition, the tiger […]
Heightened alert system to be announced soon
REMBAU: Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, said that the Ministry of Health (MoH) will introduce a heightened alert system to detect early signs of an increase in Covid-19 cases in the country. He said through the system, the MoH proposed that some sectors would be tightened if there was an increase in cases, but it would […]
Schools reminded not to be strict on uniforms
MUAR: Schools have again been reminded to be flexible to students who come to school not wearing school uniforms, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said it is enough for them to attend classes properly attired and neat. He also said the matter was mentioned before, but parents still complained about teachers […]
12th State Election: Critical for EC to ensure voters’ safety
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) must come up with all the necessary measures to ensure voter’s safety when the 12th state election is called. Political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan of Universiti Putra Malaysia said the EC would need to issue standard operating procedures (SOPs), devise mechanisms that ensure the safety of election workers and […]
Youth encouraged to be more active
KUCHING: Youth in Samariang are encouraged to become more active and to take part in programme organised especially for them, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali during Youth Programme (Program Ziarah Belia @ Samariang 2021) on Thursday (Sept 30). Samariang assemblywoman said she hoped more youngsters would become more active and involved in beneficial […]
SOP needs fine-tuning for easier travel
KUCHING: Certain measures in the standard operating procedure (SOP) needed to be fine-tuned as the whole of Sarawak moves into phase three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah anticipates an influx of tourists into the state with the opening of domestic tourism and increasing number […]
Number of unemployed up slightly in July 2021
PUTRAJAYA: The number of unemployed persons in Malaysia increased slightly by 1.2 percent in July this year to post a total of 778,200 persons compared to 768,700 persons in the previous month. According to Statistics of Labour Force, Malaysia, July 2021 report released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today (Sept 9), this resulted […]
Excited but scared at the same time
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX KUCHING: Although they are excited to revert to physical classes when schools reopen next month, some form six students have expressed their fear of contracting Covid-19. They hope everyone will comply with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to minimise the risk of the virus spreading in schools. Malaysia Senior Minister […]
Welfare of Demak Laut constituents continues to be priority
KUCHING: All citizens affected by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to be given immediate attention and action to ensure that their welfare is safeguarded. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said that as an elected representative, it was a priority to help people undergoing quarantine at home due being positive for Covid-19 or having […]
Miri DDMC releases SOP for inter-district travel
MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has released the standard operating procedures (SOP) for inter-district travel. “The conditions have already been approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and will be a guideline for the police in approving inter-district travel.” In line with movement restrictions in Phase Three of the National Recovery […]
