Thumbs-up to get rural folk vaccinated first
KUCHING: Some members of the public are in favour of allowing rural folk to get vaccinated first and register later. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently stated that rural folk would not be turned away if they show up at vaccination centres (PPV) without prior registration. He noted that this was part […]
Jab first, register later brilliant, says rep
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has described the “jab first, then register later” or walk-in approach as a brilliant strategy by the state government to inoculate the rural folks and achieve herd immunity against Covid-19. “It’s a good approach by our Chief Minister to get as many as possible of rural folks to get […]
Jab first, register later right approach
KUCHING: Walk-in inoculation for the rural folk is the right approach to achieve full vaccination within the state’s scheduled time frame, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. The minister lauded Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s move to allow rural residents in Sarawak to get vaccinated without registering first. “The […]
Abang Jo: Jab first, register later for rural folk
Hybrid approach, jab first, registration later for rural community Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg KUCHING: The Sarawak government is going all out to ensure that all eligible Sarawakians, especially those in the rural areas, get the Covid-19 vaccine. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said those in the rural areas […]
Mobile banking, a game changer for rural farmers
KUCHING: The banking sector has been commended for understanding the needs of the rural populace which has led to the launch of mobile banking services in Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing noted that the mobile banking services involving RHB Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank Rakyat and Agro Bank […]
Rural youth to benefit from broadband network
KUCHING: An allocation of RM200 million from the state government for Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to set up 150 sites for rural broadband network across the state will benefit the youth in Sarawak. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said this proves that the state government listens to the demands and aspirations of Sarawakian youth […]
Always be mindful of SOP compliance
SPAOH: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas urged rural folks to constantly remind each other of the importance of complying with the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) as there has been an increase in positive cases in rural areas. He pointed out that social events including funerals, weddings, cock fighting, birthdays and other […]
Don’t be afraid of vaccination, rural folk told
JULAU: The interior community has been advised to support and not fear the vaccination programme as it is a protection against the Covid-19 outbreak, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. The Deputy Health Minister also urged the community not to fall prey to fake news regarding the negative effects of vaccination that have been circulated on […]
Inform the health office if you are present on 21st day
KANOWIT: Rural residents have been advised to immediately inform their District Health Office or respective Divisions if they cannot be present on the 21st day for the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang gave this advice while attending the Caring Malaysia Programme held at the Machan Multipurpose Hall […]
Preparations ongoing for next phases
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is now making preparations, including setting up mass vaccination centres, to vaccinate more Sarawakians in the coming phases. State Health Department director Dr Chin Zin Hing said the next phase involved vaccinating eligible high-risk groups and rural population, and this required proper planning while taking into account logistic […]
