Homeschooling is not for everyone
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered the education landscape globally, with the usual form of face-to-face teaching being replaced by alternative options such as online learning and homeschooling. Homeschooling refers to children’s education at home or in locations other than a traditional school setting, and can be conducted by parents, tutors, or online teachers. […]
Thank you, hoping for more
BY NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS & NAZMI SUHAIMI KUCHING: While the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 will go a long way in aiding economic recovery as well as reducing the burden of petty traders, more assistance are expected in the future, the public said. This is to mitigate the effects of the conditional movement control […]
BKSS 5.0 a lifesaver
MUKAH: The fifth series of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) announced today was seen as a saving grace by many, especially the communities in rural areas. The assistance will help to ease the rural folk’s burdens, including those who are self-employed due to the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Many applauded […]
Putrajaya must help Sarawak
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: The “Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat” (Permai) assistance package presented by the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (Jan 18) had three main objectives — combating the Covid-19 outbreak, safeguarding the welfare of the people and supporting the business continuity. Among the things highlighted in the assistance […]
Public applauds SDMC’s decision to enforce CMCO
KUCHING: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) will be enforced in all divisions across Sarawak from Jan18-31, except in Sibu which is already under the movement control order (MCO). The decision made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to impose the restriction was in view of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the […]
A quiet but a safer Lunar New Year
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) restrictions and guidelines for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year was met with resounding agreement and commendation from the public. Though these restrictions may put a damper on the usual CNY festivities, people collectively believe this is for the best — to curb the spread […]
Iconic Satok suspension bridge nears completion
KUCHING: Seventeen years have passed since the Satok suspension bridge collapsed, much to the sadness of folk here. However, good news is in the air as the iconic landmark is expected to be declared open this year. A check by New Sarawak Tribune on Monday found that the roads under the Satok bridge are now […]
Let’s have a safe CNY
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Chinese all over the world are set to welcome the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Metal Ox, on Feb 12. The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year will be different due to the increasing Covid-19 cases. Many families will be celebrating […]
Mixed reactions to emergency
BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI, SARAH HAFIZAH EDWIN CHANDRA & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: The sudden declaration of a state of emergency in the country has received mixed reactions from politicians, economists and foreign stakeholders. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah declared the emergency in a statement on Tuesday, clarifying that the move […]
Getting ready for the vaccine
KUCHING: One million doses of Pfizer vaccine will reach Malaysian shores by next month. This was revealed recently by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. The vaccine will be Malaysia’s first batch of Covid-19 vaccine. The second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be given 21 days after the first one. Does this sound […]
