Good internet brings joy to Mukah residents

MUKAH: After being plagued by slow internet speed for a long time, residents around Mukah, especially in the rural areas, are now able to connect with family and relatives through video calls. This positive development is the result of the implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) phase one 2020-2022 in the state, which […]

Govt makes changes to SOPs under phase one, two of NRP

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has made several changes to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Phase One and Two under the National Recovery Plan (NRP) involving the services, logistics and social sectors following positive development on the national vaccination rate. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said for phase one, attendance at government offices […]

Agrobank goes rural from tomorrow onwards

KUCHING: Agrobank will be commencing its mobile banking services to rural areas of Sarawak starting from July 12 onwards in line with National Rehabilitation Plan (NRP) Phase 1. “This initiative is collaboration between the Sarawak state government and Bank Negara Malaysia with the participating banks to facilitate the banking of residents in the state. “This […]

UCTS PPVIN completes Phase One of vaccination ahead of schedule

KUCHING: An industrial vaccination centre (PPVIN) at the University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) concluded Phase One of its vaccination programme three days ahead of schedule. Pansar Berhad (Pansar), in a statement on Tuesday (July 6), said the PPVIN was formed by bringing together over 100 local companies to pool resources under one roof to […]

Mustapa apologises for SOP violation, leaves it to police to investigate

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has apologised for breaching the standard operating procedures (SOP) of phase one of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan and left it to the police to take necessary action. According to a statement from the Minister’s Office in the Prime […]

Interstate, inter-district travel still restricted in PPN phase two

KUALA LUMPUR: Interstate and inter-district travel will still not be allowed in phase two of movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN), except for school teachers and exam-year students, said Senior Minister (Security cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “Interstate travel for long-distance couples is allowed for special and emergency cases only, subject to […]

Phase one of National Recovery Plan to be extended

PETALING JAYA: Phase One of movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN), which is scheduled to end tomorrow, will be extended, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said phase one has to be extended as the number of Covid-19 cases in the country has not dipped below the threshold value of 4,000 […]

PM to announce more comprehensive assistance tomorrow or Tuesday

PETALING JAYA: The government will announce either tomorrow or Tuesday a more comprehensive form of assistance for various groups in the country who are affected by phase one of movement control under the National Recovery Plan to curb the spread of Covid-19. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would announce the details of […]