Public ‘aye’ to MCO
KUCHING: The public is generally in favour of the movement control order (MCO) being re-imposed in Sarawak due to a spike in positive Covid-19 cases. This week Sarawak recorded the highest and second highest daily Covid-19 positive cases throughout Malaysia at 607 on Tuesday (Apr 13) and 489 on Wednesday (Apr 14). Moreover, the number […]
Public backs ruling on large gatherings
KUCHING: The public supports the decision of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to prohibit large gatherings by government and private agencies when breaking the fast at hotels and restaurants. The committee in a statement on Saturday (April 10) said that breaking the fast could be done only by individuals and their family members at […]
Virtual Ramadan bazaars good alternatives
KUCHING: Members of the public were excited when local councils announced the return of the Ramadan bazaars this year. However, many councils have cancelled the bazaars in light of increasing Covid-19 cases statewide. The people generally support the councils’ decisions to cancel the bazaars because of the risks to public safety and health. They are […]
Berawans grateful for road and telecom services
MIRI: Long Terawan folks will soon have access to more reliable internet services with the establishment of Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MYSRBN). Through the project, the people, mostly Berawan, will have access to better internet and mobile telephone services. Today (April 6), Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg launched the MySRBN project in Long […]
Thumbs up for rotation system
By Crystal Wong SIBU: Schools in Sibu and Miri divisions began using the rotation system on Monday in an effort to keep everyone safe from Covid-19. After being closed for two weeks, the schools resumed on Monday under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). In Sibu, Year 4, 5 and 6 students attend classes on Monday, […]
Still a joyous festival for Christians
KUCHING: Most Christians in Sarawak on day celebrated Easter virtually by watching services online in the comfort of their homes. Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is one of the most holy days in the Christian calendar. But restrictions against mass gatherings in churches because of the Covid-19 pandemic kept many families at […]
Discount on traffic fines acceptable
BY CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is offering a 50 percent discount on traffic summonses in the state in connection with the 214th Police Day celebration. The offer which is for the period from April 5 to 9 is for selected summonses only. The summonses ineligible for the discount include accident summons […]
Sarawakians consider Muhyiddin a caring leader
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives today on a two-day working visit to Sarawak. He will spend today here before going to Serian tomorrow to view some infrastructure development projects. His visit has caught the attention of the public and their opinions of him are very positive, viewing him as a caring and […]
Folk excited about plan for Lubok Antu
BY DIANA OCTAVIA LUBOK ANTU: Many locals are pleased with the development projects proposed for this district. Among the much-anticipated ones is the development of the town’s waterfront. Also, this place could serve as another gateway to Sarawak for Indonesians crossing from Kalimantan. As such, the district would be included in the state’s post-Covid-19 economic […]
Ramadan bazaars — the pros and cons of opening
KUCHING: The public don’t really know what to make of Ramadan bazaars this year, what with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and all the rest of it. To open or not to open is the crux of the matter. To open means risking spreading Covid-19 and possibly creating some more clusters of infected people who are […]
