Rep praised for bringing development
SIMANGGANG: Longhouse chiefs have expressed their unwavering support to Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis for his performance as the people’s representative and for bringing development to area. This was said in a press statement issued on an ‘Info On Wheels’ programme at Rumah Anchon Watt which served as a dialogue session between government agencies […]
WHO praises Malaysia’s handling of pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s strong capacities in outbreak preparedness and response have helped establish a stable foundation in its outbreak response to Covid-19 pandemic so far, said World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO Representative in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Ying-Ru Jacqueline Lo said the country’s infrastructure and a well-trained workforce to provide high-quality healthcare have also […]
Samling praised for rural help
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LONG LAMA: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau thanked Samling Group of Companies for its continuous support for communities in his constituency via their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes. “Despite its heavy responsibilities, Samling Corporation has always come forward in desperate situations when we, the representatives and longhouse leaders call them for help,” […]
Disaster committee gets a bit of praise
By VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has carried out its roles and functions effectively in handling the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak, including making various efforts to curb the transmission of the disease especially after the rising cases in Sabah recently. This was applauded by Pantai Damai assemblyman, Datuk Abdul Rahman […]
Abang Johari praised for care and concern for minorities
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos has praised Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for showing his care and concern for minority groups like the Bidayuhs in the state. In his statement issued on Thursday (Sep 3), Minos said, “By openly saying and clearly showing that he cares and […]
Suara Sarawak praised for promoting Bahasa Melayu
KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak deputy director Dr Shantrol Abdullah has commended Suara Sarawak’s initiative to promote Bahasa Melayu. According to him, language is important for a publication medium like a newspaper because it reflects the organisation. “Readers will assume that the organisation is not serious in promoting Bahasa Melayu as the national […]
SGH, Serdang Hospital get high praise for successful ops
KUCHING: The medical teams of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and Serdang Hospital have been given a pat on the back for the successful transportation and surgery on a five-month old baby girl with an inlet Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the baby girl, Little CC, was chronically ventilated […]
2025 electrification plan earns praise
SIBU: Senator Robert Lau has welcomed the plan to have the whole of Sarawak fully electrified by 2025. “In order for Sarawak to be a developed state by 2030, we need electricity to reach every corner of the state. Credit must be given to the present government and past leaders who spearhead this development. “We […]
Ex-Miri mayor praises effort to revive citizenship committee
MIRI: Former Miri mayor, Datuk Lawrence Lai, lauded the effort made by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah to revive the Sarawak Special Committee on Citizenship Status. “With its revival, this would expedite applications for citizenship as the committee is responsible for screening and reviewing applications before submitting […]
School praised for SOPs compliance
MUKAH: The Sarawak Education Department and Mukah District Education Department yesterday jointly visited Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Patrick here to conduct a surprised monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the school. Some officers from Mukah District Education office accompanied officials from the state education headquarters during the visit. School principal Anthony Poon Teck […]
