Bottled petrol in high demand
BY AFIEZUL SAMIT KUCHING: Since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) in March last year, the demand for bottled petrol, especially in areas far from petrol stations, has been very high. Bottled petrol trader Radiah Undi, aware of the villagers’ concern to get out of the house for fear of being infected with […]
BKSS 5.0 a lifesaver
MUKAH: The fifth series of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) announced today was seen as a saving grace by many, especially the communities in rural areas. The assistance will help to ease the rural folk’s burdens, including those who are self-employed due to the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Many applauded […]
Hope for new fire station in Dalat
KUCHING: Dalat is expecting to build a new fire and rescue (Bomba) station, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said the fire and rescue services in Sarawak should be expanded in the rural areas. “With the vast geographic land and scattered population all over the place, […]
One-stop online information centre for chronic kidney patients
KUCHING: A 2018 study revealed that Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 15.48 percent of Malaysian with around 50,000 patients undergoing dialysis treatment nationwide. With a significant number of patients from the B40 and rural population, access to practical medical information is crucial for all kidney failure patients. Now, people battling kidney failure and their caregivers […]
Thumbs-up to for mobile banking in rural areas
MIRI: The rural communities have welcomed the federal government’s initiatives to introduce mobile banking services equipped with automated teller machines (ATM) in rural Sarawak at the end of January next year. People in Long Lama and Bekenu are letting a sigh of relief after the announcement was made by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul […]
Villagers grateful for basic facilities
SERIAN: The young people are putting their high hopes on the state government to install broadband internet facilities in the rural areas such as at Kampung Merakai here. Having an internet service in the village would provide better access for online learning and socio-economic activities. They also hope that the agencies concerned could look into other […]
GPS adopts people-centric policies
SIBU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg adopts people-centric development policies. A political secretary to the chief minister, Daniel Bujal said this was evident from the implementation of various development projects for the benefit of the people over the years. “Now the […]
Penan man finally gets Mykad
LONG BEDIAN: A 47 year-old Penan man from Long Meraan longhouse in Sungai Magoh, has finally obtained his MyKad after years of waiting. Niyek Baweng, had tried many times to apply for his MyKad, but failed. One day, when he heard that Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau was going to be in Long Latei for a […]
Flying doctor services statewide from Dec 7
KUCHING: The Sarawak flying doctor services will be available at various locations statewide beginning on Dec 7. Malaysia Information Department Sarawak (JaPen) said the locations included Sarikei, Simanggang, Samarahan, Kuching, Sibu, Kapit, Limbang, Miri and Bintulu. “We hope those living in the areas can wait at their respective homes or longhouses for the visits,” it […]
Rivers to serve as ‘highways’
MIRI: Despite having built many roads in the rural areas, the state government will continue to develop Sarawak’s riverine economy by utilising the main rivers as ‘highways’, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this would allow for the efficient, safe and secure movements of bulk products at minimal costs. “I […]
