Robbers’ sentences reduced to 13 years’ jail, six lashes
KUCHING: Two inmates, who have been sentenced to 18 years’ jail and six lashes of the cane for robbery, have their penalties reduced to 13 years in prison and six lashes yesterday (Mar 22). In their appeal Mohamad Hasrul Seliman from Kampung Tanjung Pisang, Simunjan and Mohd Kamarul Wahab from Kampung Tabuan Lot argued that […]
Sarawak cuts quarantine period to 10 days
KUCHING: The mandatory quarantine period in the state is reduced from 14 days to 10 days, in line with the decision by Ministry of Health (MOH), which started on Monday (Dec 14). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated this in its daily Covid-19 statement. In the statement, Sarawakians returning from overseas are required to […]
State poverty rate reduced
POVERTY eradication programmes in the state have proven to be effective. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said data from the Department of Statistic Malaysia showed based on the Poverty Line Income (PLI) 2004 of RM765, poverty rate in Sarawak has been reduced from 21 percent in 1989 to 6.7 percent in 1999 […]
Only 50 percent dine-in capacity for eateries
KUCHING: Only 50 percent dine-in capacity will be allowed for cafes and restaurants here effective today. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was one of the decisions made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in light of the current Covid-19 circumstances. “For social and official ceremonies which involve gatherings, only […]
RON97 and RON95 down 4 Sen, Diesel down 2 Sen per litre
KUALA LUMPUR: The prices of RON97 and RON95 will go down by four sen per litre respectively while the price of diesel will reduce by two sen per litre for the period of July 4 to July 10. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance yesterday, based on the weekly retail pricing of […]
Alliance Bank reduces base rates
KUCHING: Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (Alliance Bank) announced yesterday that it will reduce its base rate, base lending rate, and base financing rate by 50 basis points effective today. The bank’s base rate will be lowered from 3.32 percent p.a. to 2.82 percent p.a., and base lending rate and base financing rate from 6.17 percent […]
