RM33.6 mln phase 2 IKMAS ready in March 2024

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Construction of the second phase of Institut Kemahiran Islam Sarawak – IKMAS (Sarawak Islamic Skills Institute) is expected to be completed in March 2024. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Dr Na’im Mokhtar said the second phase includes the construction of a mosque, […]

Anwar says govt to prepare nation for phase 2 of 12MP MTR

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government is preparing the country for phase two of the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP MTR) themed ‘Sustainable, Prosperous, High-Income’ with three main focus areas: strengthening sustainability, developing a prosperous society and progressing towards becoming a high-income nation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said 12 Big Bold […]

Schools under Phase 2, 3 of NRP to reopen from Oct 3

KUALA LUMPUR: The reopening of schools in states under Phase Two and Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) has been postponed to Oct 3 from the original date of Sept 1. Senior Minister of Education Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Jidin said schools in states under Phase 1 of the NRP would remain closed. For […]

Dine-in customers come slowly

KUCHING: Food operators are slowly recovering under phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) that began recently. The owner of 126 Laksa, Tung Pei Sin expressed her delight at the resumption of dine-in service, claiming that her shop had made more sales since the dine-in ban was lifted. “During the period when we were […]

The Spring jab centre completes Phase 2

KUCHING: The Spring Shopping Mall’s vaccination centre — the largest industrial vaccination centre (PPVIN) in Kuching — completed Phase 2 of its vaccination programme today (July 13), with over 15,000 first-dose recipients inoculated. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng visited The Spring today (July 13) to show his support and give […]

Don’t take things lightly, virus still active

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded not to take things lightly and take all the necessary precautions as the state moves into the Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) beginning today (July 14). Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this is because the virus is still in the community and everyone needs to […]

Bintulu’s NRP Phase 2 SOP to be adjusted

KUCHING: In light of Sarawak entering Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), Bintulu’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be adjusted according to local conditions there and certain conditions may be tightened such as restrictions on visitor numbers and dine-in duration at eateries. “The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee will outline a version of […]

Phase 2 of National Recovery Plan highly welcomed by Sarawakians

KUCHING: Sarawak’s shift from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on Wednesday (July 14) shows that the state’s vaccination rollout is good with over 50,000 doses administered per day, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman believed that this entry […]

Sarawak’s Phase 2 transition after careful considerations

KUCHING: Sarawak’s transition to the National Recovery Plan (PPN) Phase 2 is not a hasty decision but made after taking into account various factors set by the National Security Council (MKN). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Sarawak was moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 following a steady decline in Covid-19 […]