Learning concept must be relevant at any time, place
KUALA LUMPUR: The concept of learning should not be confined within the four walls of a room, and instead it must be relevant at any time and place in line with the new norm, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In this regard, he said the Education Ministry (MOE) must continue to listen to […]
Remain active with ‘footy’ — football for the new norm
PUTRAJAYA: Football enthusiasts can now enjoy the game in a safe manner during the Covid-19 pandemic with a new style of gameplay known as ‘Footy’. Introduced by Ken Barnes Football Malaysia, Footy was developed in recognition of the need for footballers to remain active and fit under the new norms while adhering to the standard […]
Adopt new norm in celebrating Aidilfitri
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised the people to take precautionary measures and not to move around, visiting their families and friends during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. These measures were to curb the spread of Covid-19. He said the festival could still be celebrated in the new norm using technology […]
Sabahans need to understand reasons behind travel restrictions
KOTA KINABALU: People in Sabah need to understand that the travel restrictions imposed by the government seek to curb and break the Covid-19 chain even though the restrictions are enforced ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said this was the second year in a row that the festivity was […]
Frontliners celebrate under new norm
KUCHING: The year 2021 marks the second consecutive year that Labour Day is celebrated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who work as frontliners carry heavy responsibilities in curbing the spread of Covid-19. All parties are urged to adopt the new norms and to always be aware of the important role of every public and private […]
Posters on adopting new norm for traders
KUCHING: A total of 400 posters on adopting the new norm had been given out to the merchants at Medan Niaga Satok here by the State Information Department today (March 13). State Information director Swady Guliling stated that this Info On Wheels (IOW) programme is an effort to channel information to the public on the […]
Tabung Haji waiting for Saudi’s official statement on haj quota
IPOH: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is waiting for an official statement from the Saudi Arabian government on the additional haj quota which is expected to be issued around April, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. He said in the meantime, TH would make the necessary preparation for haj […]
23,000 students to benefit from Covid-19 prevention kits
KOTA SAMARAHAN: In safeguarding students from the Covid-19 pandemic, Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang recently handed over Covid-19 prevention kits at 50 schools in the districts of Samarahan and Asajaya. This contribution is expected to benefit an estimated 23,000 students in the two districts. The prevention kits contributed to the schools consisted of face masks, […]
Traders switching to online sales
BY ROSLI JAYA, HAZIQ AZHAR & FARHANAH MELLON KUCHING: Local traders are turning to digital platforms to promote and sell their products. According to Bazaar Rakyat Online Sarawakku Sayang (BROSS) founder Mohd Nazreen Kassim Ismail, the development of online sales platform in Facebook page received tremendous support from local traders as most buyers and sellers […]
SPM finally pushes off — under new normal
KUCHING: The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 examination finally pushed off on Monday (Feb 22) here under the new normal. New Sarawak Tribune visited several schools and found that strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) were practised among teachers and students alike — face masks, body temperature checks and the works. Parents were seen sending their […]
