Civil defence in need for more vehicles
KUCHING: Sarawak needs more four-wheel-drive vehicles to deliver commodities to remote areas, said Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong. The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Tasks) hoped that the request for the vehicles would be approved to allow the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak to do its tasks. “So […]
Aussie researchers track microplastics across global oceans
SYDNEY: Researchers from Australia’s Curtin University have analysed seawater samples from across the globe and discovered that even the most remote areas of the vast ocean contain traces of microplastics. The report, titled ‘Around the plastic world in 455 days’ and published on Friday, collected 177 seawater samples across a 46,100km, 177-day voyage from Australia’s […]
Getting ready for the floods
By Barina Nani KUCHING: A total of 13 forward bases located throughout Sarawak have been set up so far to store food supplies for remote areas, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Among the areas involved are Kuching (two forward bases), Miri (seven), Bintulu (three) as well […]
Enjoying the wonders of nature
Nature’s best is manifested in the green forests where one can enjoy peace and relaxation away from the hassle and bustle of city life. A treasure of extravagance Nature’s best scenery is manifested by the greenery of ulu (remote) hinterland, namely the soothing images and smell of trees, vegetation and the foliage around one’s vicinity. […]
Bomba works with Reds
FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION IN REMOTE AREAS KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is collaborating with the Radio Emergency Drone Sarawak (Reds) on the use of amateur radio to ensure good communication with firefighters in remote areas. Bomba director Khirudin Drahman said at Mulu Cave or other interior areas with no radio or telephone access, […]
MCO exposes students to online learning
KUCHING: Online teaching and learning, a method recommended for use throughout the movement control order (MCO) is easy to implement in some places. For students and teachers living in towns and cities with fast Internet access, this is a viable process, but not for teachers and students in rural and remote areas with limited or […]
No one is going hungry
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has assured his constituents that they need not worry about food as the state government is committed to help them during the movement control order (MCO) period. He said more food would be delivered to remotes areas as the government wanted to ensure that nobody would go hungry during […]
Solar power for Sarawak’s remote areas
TATAU: Remote areas which are not connected to the state electricity grid will be powered using solar energy under the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares). Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said this would ensure that all remote areas would have dependable electricity supplies. “The very remote areas will be […]
222 employers statewide flout minimum wage rule
BY JAY WATSON KUCHING: A total of 222 employers throughout Sarawak have failed to comply with the government’s minimum wage policy set last year. Sarawak Labour Department director Awang Raduan Awang Omar said most of the errant employers owned business premises in remote areas. “In addition, they gave an excuse of not having any information […]
