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Be cautious with rabies, please

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to take extra precautions following the rabies outbreak in the state. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that dog owners should cooperate in the fight against rabies by making sure their pets are licensed and vaccinated against the disease. “Wild dogs […]

Bomba committed to building resilient communities

BELAGA: The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will not rest on its laurels but continue spreading awareness and imparting knowledge on fire safety and prevention to communities in every corner of Sarawak. Bomba Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the department is committed to conduct advocacy programmes in the effort to build a resilient […]

Don’t sit out pain or fever, reminds Uggah

SPAOH: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah has urged everyone especially those in rural areas to take all necessary precautions with Sarawak experiencing a surge in positive Covid-19 cases now. “Please, if anyone has a sore throat, cough, fever, muscle or body pains and others, seek medical attention at once. Go to your nearest clinic […]

Take precautions to prevent fire outbreak

KUCHING: Longhouse folk in Baram have been advised to always take the necessary precautions to prevent fire outbreak. Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala in giving the reminder said they should at all-time strictly observe the safety procedures and guidelines set by the Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). He also encouraged the community to set up their […]

Preparing for virus-free Aidiladha

KUCHING: Preparations are being made to ensure a safe Hari Raya Aidiladha for Muslims here. The Darul Hana Patingan Mosque is taking precautions and abiding by the guidelines set by the Ministry Of Health. “We are following the rules and abiding by the guidelines to make sure that the people who come here to perform […]

Follow directives from SDMC, says Archbishop

REOPENING OF NON-MUSLIM HOUSES OF WORSHIP KUCHING: Extreme caution has been emphasised with regards to the possibility of churches and other non-Muslim houses of worship reopening starting June 10 as permitted by the authorities. Although he felt heartened by this, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Most Reverend Simon Poh, thought it was advisable to wait […]

Sim briefed on MBKS’s SOPs

KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian made a short visit to Kuching South City Council (MBKS) at Jalan Padungan here on Monday. According to a statement from MBKS yesterday, he was welcomed by the council’s mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. During the visit, Wee briefly explained the standard operating […]