Ensure ample supply of face masks: Rep

MIRI: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting has lauded the federal government’s move for mandatory use of face masks in public areas from August 1. He however urged the authorities to ensure sufficient supply of the face masks. “Recently, the federal government has made it mandatory for people to wear face […]

Ample supply by 2030

TIMBER, TIMBER PRODUCTS KUCHING: Sarawak will have sufficient raw materials to cater for its timber industry including for exports by 2030. The state Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), however said this would only become a reality if its plan to develop forest plantations goes on smoothly. According to the department, since the beginning of 2020, it […]

Vital new methods

KUCHING: New methods such as digital economy and technology have to be applied in the agricultural sector to ensure sufficient food supply in the future. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais pointed out that as the world population increased, there was a corresponding increase in […]

‘Foreigners can work on domestic fishing vessels’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Ministerial Meeting on the Implementation of the movement control order (MCO) does not prevent foreign citizens from working as crew members on domestic fishing vessels to ensure sufficient fish supply in the country, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said these foreign citizens, however, must first […]

Sufficient food supply

SERIAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has assured essential food items are sufficient in view of the possibility of a second wave of Covid-19 cases nationwide. Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said despite the number of Covid-19 cases nationwide recently showing an upward trend, KPDNHEP was able to ensure adequate supply […]

Enough chickens for Raya and Gawai

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Sarawak has assured the public that there is sufficient supply of chickens in the market during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. Its director Datuk Stanley Tan in a statement yesterday said the ministry in collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry would […]

Sufficient essential goods, assures minister

KUCHING: There will be sufficient essential goods during the month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya, Gawai and after the movement control order (MCO) period in the country.  Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi assured the public, including those in the rural areas, that issues of lack of food supplies would not arise.  […]

Enough food for Mirians

MIRI:  Miri Mayor Adam Yii has assured that there is sufficient food supply in the district. “Mirians should not worry about food shortages. We have no issues at this point. Our supermarkets here have plenty of food supply and the amounts are adequate for everyone,” he added.   Yii stated this yesterday before visiting Tamu […]

Sufficient food supply at Mydin

KUCHING: Mydin Petra Jaya Hypermarket assures that its food supply will be enough to cater for the extended movement control order (MCO) until April 14. Its manager Stanley Jimbong said every week the hypermarket would replenish the food stock to ensure people have enough supply of food. “We also make sure there is no over-buying. […]

Test kits, food supply enough, assures CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has given his assurance that the Covid-19 test kits are sufficient for Sarawak. Abang Johari has determined that both the test kits and food supplies in Limbang are adequate to be catered across the state. “Food supply is enough for people’s needs for two weeks. It’s […]