The minimum age requirement is a good opportunity but questionable
KUCHING: The recent change in the minimum age requirement for an individual to be elected as a representative in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) from 21 to 18 years old has received mixed reactions from the public. This change was achieved when the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed by […]
Last respects tomorrow onwards
DEPARTED NATIONAL HERO KUCHING: Members of the public are welcome to pay their last respects to departed national hero, the late Datuk Awang Raweng, at Kuching Civic Centre from tomorrow onwards. The 91-year-old passed away around 2.15pm last Friday at his son’s residence at Taman Padri, Sri Aman. Tomorrow (Sunday), the body of the deceased […]
Public agrees 5 more years for GPS
KUCHING: Members of the public agree that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) be given another five years mandate to govern the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari had appealed to the people to give GPS another five years to govern the state during his site visit at Jalan Ulu Suai, Niah last Tuesday. He said […]
Public yearn for city’s second hospital
KUCHING: The public are hoping that Petra Jaya Hospital would get completed soon. Last Monday (August 24), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, revealed that the tender for the previously abandoned hospital project is currently being evaluated with the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (SST) scheduled for January next year. “Work to complete […]
Give feedback on National Unity Action Plan 2021-2025
PUTRAJAYA: The public’s feedback session on the National Unity Action Plan (PTPN) for 2021-2025, being held until next month, targets the participation of 10,000 people nationwide, said the Ministry of National Unity. It said the feedback session was held to ensure the views from the people, relevant stakeholders, including Rukun Tetangga neighbourhood members, community leaders, […]
EMCO: Mixed reactions
KUCHING: There are mixed reactions from the public on whether the government should enforce the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Sarawak. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the government may consider enforcing EMCO in certain areas in the state if the number of Covid-19 cases continues to increase. When interviewed by New […]
Mask-wearing compulsory in Melbourne
MELBOURNE: Australia’s second-biggest city will make it compulsory to wear a mask in public, authorities announced Sunday, as Melbourne steps up efforts to bring a coronavirus outbreak under control. Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, now has nearly 3,000 active cases of Covid-19 after a further 363 infections were reported Sunday despite a 10-day lockdown. Premier […]
2,765 people have visited Miri UTC since June 15
MIRI: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the National Registration Department (JPN) Miri since the reopening of Miri’s Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) last June 15 have had the most busiest counters at the complex, providing the public with the most demanded services. Miri Mayor Adam Yii said in the past two days, 2,765 people had […]
Onus is on the public in war against coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians at large were subjected to information overload over the week with regard to policy measures, with the government having to step forward to clear up confusion on the hire-purchase loan repayment moratorium and to ease concerns over the partial reopening of the economy. The moratorium issue was finally cleared by Bank Negara Malaysia, and some banks even offered to […]
