NGO raises concerns
VISITING DURING FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) raised concerns that visiting during the upcoming festive seasons could increase the chances of Covid-19 transmissions and even a second wave, if precautions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are not in order. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said that the association over […]
Hari Raya visits not allowed
KUALA LUMPUR: The difficulty in ensuring compliance with the Health Ministry’s standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 is the reason why Aidilfitri travel and visits are not allowed, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. While admitting that this restriction was difficult for the people especially those celebrating […]
Their Majesties visit crisis centre
PUTRAJAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday visited the Health Ministry’s National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) here. His Majesty was accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Present to welcome the royal couple were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba and his […]
Hope Place reaches out to family
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently paid a visit to an underprivileged family living at Kampung Beradau, on the outskirts of Kuching. The team had to walk on muddy jungle pathway from the roadside to reach the house of Zalar Fosta, 50, who lives with his wife and his two young children, aged four and 11. […]
Hospital visitor board spread cheer
MUKAH: The new Mukah Hospital Visitors Board has yet to make its presence felt here following the appointment of its new members this year. Undeniably, it is learned that the new board members were appointed according to the policy of the government of the day, just like their former counterparts. The current hospital visitor board […]
SEB hosts Indonesian visitors
KUCHING: As part of Sarawak Energy growing regional position as a responsible energy developer, it hosted a group of 44 from the Malinau Regency, North Kalimantan (Kaltara) that came to visit Sarawak recently. The group was on a study tour to gain a first-hand view of hydropower development and hydro-industrialisation in Sarawak. Their guests who […]
Masing, Jaul visit famous ‘pua kumbu’ longhouse
KAPIT: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing and State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion made a working visit to Rumah Gare Timbang, Sungai Kain, Baleh recently. Accompanying Masing and Jaul were Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong; Nicholas Kudi Jantai, a political secretary to the Chief Minister, Kapit Resident Nyurak Keti, […]
CM visits Sibu Central Market
SIBU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday visited Sibu Central Market. He arrived at the iconic market at about noon to mingle with the traders and shoppers. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Assistant Minister of Education and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee. Abang Johari […]
Tourism minister, officials to visit Bung Bratak
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and officials from his ministry and Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will join the Bidayuh at Bung Bratak in Bau on Bung Bratak Day on May 1. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos confirmed this after paying a courtesy call on the […]
