Preparations in full swing for earth-breaking ceremony for Batang Lupar Bridge
SEBUYAU: Preparations are in full swing for the earth-breaking ceremony of the Batang Lupar Bridge project on Tuesday (Mar 23). The rehearsal session on Sunday began with a silat martial arts performance to welcome guests while the project contractors and Public Works Department (JKR) are putting up an exhibition at the site. Assistant Minister of […]
Preparations underway for reopening of churches
KUCHING: Over the next few days, admission standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sanitising teams will be formed in preparation for the reopening of churches for the first Sunday of Lent, with Sunset and Sunday Masses on Feb 20 and 21 respectively. “Respective parishes will arrange for the reopening of main parish church and kampung (village) […]
Belaga logjam to be cleared after MCO lifted
KUCHING: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) is making the necessary preparations to clear a logjam in Upper Belaga, Kapit Division, which occurred following the impounding of the Bakun Hydroelectric Dam. State Transport Minister, Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the clearing works could not be carried out immediately due to the movement control order (MCO) and conditional […]
Areas needing assistance being identified
BY NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Components Liaison Committee is identifying areas that need assistance as part of its preparation for the coming state election. Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the committee had started deliberating on assistance needed by the areas represented by […]
Upgrading testing capacity, contact-tracing team
KUCHING: Sarawak is now upgrading its Covid-19 testing capacity and contact-tracing team to ensure the state is prepared for any eventuality. “At the moment, we are doing about 2,000 (tests) a day, and we hope to increase it to 3,000,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee […]
Truly in preparing for state polls
MUKAH: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention at Sibu was admitted to be in preparation for the coming 12th State Election. Tellian Assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo made this admission via WhatsApp when asked by New Sarawak Tribune about the convention on Saturday (Oct 3). “Yes, it is done with such aim (in preparing for […]
Minister says EC ready for GE15
KUALA LUMPUR: The election commission (EC) is prepared to face the possibility of an early 15th general election (GE15), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan. He said the preparations included budget, equipment, logistics, system development, human resource management and training of staff. “This is important to ensure a smooth election, especially […]
Poser on state election date
KUCHING: With the state election just around the corner, political parties and interested individuals are reportedly in high gear with their preparations. Nevertheless, the exact date for the election remains a poser. Even Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has kept mum on the issue. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk […]
Reopening of preschools, kindies to go ahead as scheduled
IPOH: The reopening of preschools and kindergartens on July 1 will not be postponed, said Deputy Education Minister I Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon. He said this was because the decision was made following requests from parents who have to return to work and need to send their children to preschool or kindergarten. “(The reopening […]
Proper preparation underway to ensure smooth parliamentary meetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Preparations are underway to ensure the Dewan Rakyat and Senate sittings this Monday are held smoothly and free of Covid-19. The preparation is being carried out with the assistance of various agencies to ensure the Parliament fully adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the Health Ministry, although the sittings will be held for […]
