Making SK Song Kheng Hai more comfortable

KUCHING: SK Song Kheng Hai is being renovated to make it more comfortable for the teachers, students and supporting staff. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen visited the school to monitor the progress of the work which was funded by his office. “We helped to change the whole wiring of one of the […]

Suara Sarawak, New Sarawak Tribune hold breaking of fast do for staff

By Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: The staff of Suara Sarawak and New Sarawak Tribune were treated to a breaking of fast do at their headquarters in Metrocity Matang here on Tuesday (April 26). The gathering was, among others, aimed at strengthening ties between staff from all levels. In attendance were Dr Jeniri Amir, the chief […]

Cuepacs cares for welfare of staff at jab centres

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) is taking seriously the welfare of staff at vaccination centres (PPVs), said Cuepacs Sarawak chairman Omar Bahrein Unin. He said the umbrella union for civil servants would continue to provide moral support and encouragement to those in charge of PPVs, […]

Union donates food to staff under quarantine

KUCHING: The Sarawak Medical Services Union (SMSU) donated food and beverages to civil servants and support service staff who are undergoing quarantine at Sentosa Hospital Quarantine Centre. SMSU deputy president Omar Bahrain Unin said the staff were subjected to the quarantine order following the detection of the Sentosa Hospital Covid-19 cluster. “We felt their pain […]

About 500 health personnel mobilised to Sarawak to contain rise in Covid-19 cases

KUCHING: About 500 staff of the Health Ministry will be mobilised to Sarawak to help contain the increase in Covid-19 cases in the state, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba today. He said the staff would include doctors, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory officers and radiologists from other states and also from the green […]

PMU fetes staff on transfer

MUKAH: Politeknik Mukah (PMU) here feted one of its staff members who is on transfer, to a simple reception at the campus today. Johan Mat who has been with PMU for the last eight years was accorded the fete in appreciation of his contribution and service at the institution. Heading the Information Technology Unit holding […]

Don’t make a joke out of the staff when delivering sermons

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’ Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri today advised Muslims not to joke about the use of the staff while delivering a sermon, as viralled on social media. He was commenting on the actions of certain individuals who used various items including a golf club, Thor’s hammer, mop and giant […]

Seven Istana Negara staff positive for Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Istana Negara today confirmed that seven of its staff have been tested positive for Covid-19 and currently receiving treatment at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, in a statement, said that Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah […]

Carnival brings together 1,405 varsity athletes, staff

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak staged a spectacular official opening for Karnival Sukan Staf (Karista) 2020 here at its campus’ Jubilee Hall yesterday. While a marching band performed at the opening ceremony, the welcoming dinner was attended by 1,405 UiTM athletes and staff from 14 contingents. The 14 contingents are representing each university’s […]