Some say ok, some say not ok on the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK)
The proposal to replace the Textbook Loan Scheme (SPBT) to the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK) needs to be seen in various aspects. For almost half a century of use, many teachers still prefer SPBT as they believe that SPBT is still relevant and SPK is less practical. However, in line with current developments, our country’s […]
Thumbs-up to tighter SOPs
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin’s call for tighter standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curtail the spread of Covid-19 is lauded by members of the public here. Lee made the call to Miri City Council (MCC) after visiting several markets and eateries to check on the SOP compliance on Tuesday. Those interviewed all agreed […]
Mixed reactions to rural lockdown
By Crystal Wong KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SMDC) placed Kapit and Song districts under the movement control order (MCO) for 14 days yesterday. The decision was made following an increase in Covid-19 cases in these two areas. The MCO starts from Feb 2 until Feb 15. The lockdown has drawn mixed reactions from […]
Students fear emergence of new clusters
KUCHING: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) recently issued a statement which stated that six categories of students of higher learning institutions will be allowed to return to their respective campuses beginning March 1. These six categories include certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree and postgraduate students who need to conduct clinical and practical work requiring laboratories, […]
Public view tightening of SOPs as crucial
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has tightened its standard operating procedures (SOPs) on funerals during the movement control order (MCO) and conditional MCO (CMCO) in force in the state. According to the SDMC, only immediate family members are allowed to attend funerals. The tightening of the SOPs also requires the bereaved family to […]
Praise for MCO, CMCO extension
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced the extension of the movement control order (MCO) in Sibu and conditional movement control order (CMCO) in other districts. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas warned that although there was a downward trend in the state’s Covid-19 cases, this was no reason for the people […]
Should we put off polls?
KUCHING: The current State Legislative Assembly (DUN) tenure expires on June 6 this year.But because of the proclamation of Emergency until August 1 to combat the Covid-19 menace, nobody dares say if the 12th state election will be held this year? Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah recently said that […]
Thumbs-up for caring GPS government
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been channelling funds to help Chinese independent schools statewide since 2014 with an initial grant of RM3 million. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Chinese independent schools continue to receive this grant. The Gabungan Parti […]
High hopes for vaccine
Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian during a live Facebook session hosted by Kuching South City Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng on Saturday stated that the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer received in Sarawak would go to some 90,000 frontliners. According to him, after the frontliners, the vaccines, […]
Thumbs-up to training centre for disabled
KUCHING: The establishment of a training centre in the state for the disabled to further their education after completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) received positive feedback from members of the public. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Sarawak did not have a vocational school for […]
