State government urged to review RMCO relaxations
KUCHING: Last Saturday, Sarawak recorded its highest daily at 55 cases, with Sibu recording the highest number of cases at 37. This brings the question whether the relaxation of the recovery movement control order (RMCO) should be reviewed again by the state government. The increase in cases has left Sarawakians worried about their health and […]
Yes, education can eradicate poverty
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently said the only way to fully eradicate poverty was by empowering children of the less privileged through education so that they could turn their family’s fortunes around. He said while there were many types of poverty, the main root cause was the lack of education […]
Delighted locals look forward with hope
DALAT: The people here are generally optimistic about the New Year. As such they are hopeful and expectant that 2021 would see the implementation of some more projects that have been proposed for this district. They are hopeful partly because this year also marks the beginning of the 12th five-year Malaysia Plan (RMK12:2021-2025). It is […]
Thumbs-up to CCTVs
KUCHING: The Ministry Local Government and Housing will collaborate with Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to install 800 CCTVs at 200 locations in Kuching. The installations are expected to be completed by the end of this year. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is part of an initiative under […]
i-Sinar EPF withdrawal scheme gives relief to many
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Many are flooding the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) building here to apply for the i-Sinar Account 1 withdrawal of up to RM10,000. The i-Sinar will benefit eligible EPF members across the country and it is one of the efforts by the government to provide relief to those […]
Batu Kawa folk grateful for development
KUCHING: A ‘Sports/Community Hall with Innovative Hub’ project that is currently under construction at the former Ang Cheng Ho quarry in Batu Kawa here is set to become another major landmark in the area specifically and this city in general. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that the […]
Public want special rock formations protected
MIRI: Most of the people here agreed with Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebqstian Ting’s suggestion for the relevant authorities to take immediate measures to protect two newly discovered rock formations at Tusan Beach in Bekenu. The rocks, which resembled a small baby horse head drinking water from the sea and a […]
Sarawakians confident in Sarawak Heart Centre’s potential
By Alvertekoster Anyap, Noor Syahhira Hady & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: Throughout the years, the Sarawak Heart Centre (SHC) has expanded its services to provide specialised high quality cardiovascular care for Sarawakians. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, one of the founders for the Department of Cardiology of Sarawak General […]
Looking forward to a greater Bau
BAU began as a small town that revolved around gold and resource mining. Now, Bau district has developed into an area flourishing with ecotourism potential and growth. However, the development will not stop there as more projects will be implemented to transform the district into a greater Bau. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun […]
Tighten enforcement of safety practices on ferries
By Allan Jay & Nur Ashikin Louis SEBUYAU: In view of the recent tragedy involving a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle that fell into the Batang Lupar and caused nine fatalities, the public appealed to the Sarawak government to implement measures to ensure the safety of other ferry users. The incident occurred around 3pm when the 4WD […]
