Teachers told to use their leave wisely

BY SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is hoping that teachers will not apply for additional leave after the holidays permitted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya celebration as it will disrupt the teaching and learning process. Its president Kullin Djayang said the additional special holiday […]

Only 10% of police force can go on leave

KUCHING: Only 10 percent of Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel in Sarawak are allowed to take leave during the coming Hari Raya celebration. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said on-leave personnel would only be allowed to celebrate Aidilfitri in their respective district. “They are not allowed to travel to other districts as inter-zone travel […]

CM visits recuperating Uggah

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg paid a visit to his deputy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at Borneo Medical Centre here today. Despite his busy schedule, Abang Johari took some time to visit his friend after completing a pre-recording for post-2021 Budget programme at TVS studio. Uggah is currently recuperating after […]

Uggah on leave after medical procedure

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has been warded at a hospital here after undergoing a stent procedure on Tuesday. A Facebook post by Sarawak Disaster Information stated that Uggah’s condition was stable and recuperating. “He (Uggah) sends his appreciation to anyone concerned and assures them that the task entrusted to him […]