Doctors agree Malaysians have to live with ‘endemic’ coronavirus
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: Three doctors here echoed Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s statement that Malaysians would have to learn to live with the Covid-19 virus as it is reduced to endemic status by end of October. Khairy, in a press conference on Wednesday (Sept 1), also said some states such as Labuan and Sarawak […]
Looking forward to seeing the many colours of Malaysia
By Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: Members of the public are looking forward to seeing the beautiful colours of diversity in Malaysia in tomorrow’s National Day celebration. National Day this year will be celebrated in a hybrid format with limited number of people attending the physical events at both the national and state levels. Malaysians, however, […]
General take on everyday life amid pandemic
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Sarawakians are generally vigilant against Covid-19 and part of that vigilance is translated into maintaining their cleanliness at all times. While this is admirable, the constant pandemic news in the media can be exhausting for those who try to keep up with the latest information and finding helpful ways to […]
Yes, let’s vaccinate our schoolchildren
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Parents agree that children aged 12 to 17 need to be inoculated in preparation for the expected school reopening on Oct 1. In a poll by New Sarawak Tribune, they say there is a pressing need to protect the children from being infected by Covid-19 through vaccination. After the inoculation, […]
Pros and cons of online classes according to students
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: It has been almost two years since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and during that time it is evident that online classes have changed the landscape of the education sector. Students are now glued to their screens while trying their best to navigate through the challenging new norms in education. However, the […]
High hopes on our ministers
BY RACHEL MINA WILLIAM & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: The general public are hoping for better economic growth and health care in Malaysia with the unveiling of the new federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yakoob on Friday (Aug 27). During a poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, some members of the […]
Keeping students proficient in BM
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: Educationists in Sarawak believe that the proficiency of Bahasa Malaysia among students has declined due to their attitude towards the national language. On June 10, Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said students performed badly in the 2020 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Bahasa Malaysia paper compared to 2019. University Malaysia […]
Get yourself jabbed or risk getting infected
KUCHING: Homeless persons who are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination are not left out from the inoculation programme. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has taken the initiative to identify 121 homeless persons throughout the state for vaccination from Aug 5 onwards. Thus far, 87 of the homeless persons […]
Youth hopeful for more involvement
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his inaugural speech last Sunday had reassured the youth that their involvement was welcomed in the new federal administration. The prime minister hoped that the youth would work with the government to achieve the country’s grand recovery agenda. New Sarawak Tribune on Monday […]
Mixed reactions to entry relaxations
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Members of the public had mixed views over the entry relaxations to Sarawak given by the authorities. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its latest guidelines, said fully vaccinated long-distance couples and parents were permitted to enter Sarawak. However, they need to produce negative rT-PCR test results and […]
