Are we prepared to rise above our circumstances?
‘Be ready to face the worst. This will leave you with stability in your mind.’ — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Indian spiritual leader. AS part of a community, we must think about whether we are prepared for any eventuality. Are we prepared to face things that may threaten our lives, property and the environment? The saying, […]
S’wak getting prepared for monkeypox
SIBU: The State Public Health Committee (SPHC) is taking precautions against any possibility of the monkeypox virus reaching Sarawak shores, its chairman Michael Tiang said. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said his committee would hold its second meeting sometime in July, following its first meeting in Kuching in April 30 […]
Youth should be prepared for the future
KUCHING: The state’s youth need to be prepared for the changes that they will face once the state government develops Sarawak’s infrastructure. During an interview on Facebook Live recently, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this is in line with the many changes expected to take place within the next 10 to 15 years not […]
Watch out for floods
KUCHING: Villagers living near rivers and along the coast have been advised to be vigilant and be prepared for any eventuality in view of the high tide phenomenon. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi gave the advice when he visited Sebuyau on yesterday (Nov 16). Several areas in the Sebuyau state […]
Fire department ready to face monsoon season
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is ready to face the monsoon season with some 1,194 well-trained and experienced personnel on standby statewide. Sarawak Bomba director Khirudin Drahman gave his assurance at a press conference at the Sarawak Bomba headquarters in Tabuan Jaya here on Tuesday (Nov 17). He added that an additional […]
Bomba well prepared for floods
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is well prepared to face the floods with sufficient assets and a well-equipped team. Its director Khirudin Drahman said, “Currently, the department has 448 personnel floating devices (PFDs), 50 four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, 45 aluminium boats, 12 trucks, a kevlar boat, an AW189 helicopter and drones in […]
