New Year celebration turns virtual for 2021
Public heartbroken but understanding KUCHING: This year’s annual New Year countdown celebration to welcome 2021 here may differ from those of yesteryears due to restrictions imposed by the authorities to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng recently said MBKS’s annual countdown event which typically features fireworks and […]
Avoid returning home for holiday season
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in Covid-19 red zones outside of the state are advised to avoid returning to their home state during the upcoming holiday seasons. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawakians should also avoid entering Covid-19 red zones and exposing themselves to unnecessary risks. “Sarawakians did very well […]
Continue with new norms
SIBU: The people of Sibu are urged to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to break the chain of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even though the number of Covid-19 positive cases in Kuching has decreased, we still have to practise the new norms and follow the SOPs as well as be watchful for any […]
Unemployment rate still in a downward spiral
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s unemployment rate continues to record a downward trend from 5.3 percent or 826,100 people last May to 4.6 percent or 737,500 in September, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the unemployment rate in December is expected to decline to 4.5 percent and that the trend […]
Public transport battered by pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to curb the risk of infection and preventing Covid-19 have caused a major disruption in the way public transportation is operated, impacting not only ridership but also people’s options to move about safely. The operators have to adapt to the new normal of providing hand sanitisers, ensuring face masks are worn by […]
CM excited to attend Youth Day
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is excited to attend the state-level Youth Day 2020 programme which will be held at Asajaya Sports Complex today. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah informed this to the media after paying a courtesy call on the chief minister at the latter’s office […]
Adapting to pandemic on Christmas season
KUCHING: In the few weeks leading up to the yuletide season, Christmas trees adorned with colourful lights and baubles as well as seasonal delicacies typically begin to pop up throughout Kuching. Shopping malls and hotels here are usually decked out with cheery decorations as the festive spirit fills the air. This year, however, the Covid-19 […]
Impact of pandemic on children
This article is in conjunction with World Children’s Day which falls on Nov 20 every year. BY ERDA KHURSYIAH BASIR KUALA LUMPUR: As the 2020 school year drew to a close on Nov 9, parents and teachers could not help but reflect on how much the Covid-19 pandemic has affected Malaysian schoolchildren’s daily lives and […]
Work together to solve online learning woes
KUCHING: Various parties — from the government to universities, parents and students — must work together and solve internet connection problems that could affect the learning process. Many students in rural areas are not able to participate in online classes due to poor internet connection, thus depriving them from keeping up with their studies. New […]
Sitting not as exciting as before
THE current ongoing Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting presents a rather different mood, said Dennis Ngau (PBB-Telang Usan). He pointed out the sitting environment thus far has been “below previous sitting mood”. “This is probably due to the strict SOPs (standard operating procedures) imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak as well as Kuching’s declaration […]
