Local products have potential in overseas market
KUCHING: Recently, it was highlighted by the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to East Asia Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem that local tuak (rice wine) makers should try and market their products to Japan, especially since the Olympics Games will be held there next year. Riot was informed by Japan’s Ambassador to Malaysia Hiroshi Oka that […]
What locals say
BY AINI SELIKANG DARO: Batang Paloh Bridge project was officially launched by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today (August 22). Following that, local residents voiced their comments especially gratitude for the project and the benefits it will bring to the area. Haslimi Hassan, Kampung Badong chief ‘The bridge will shorten travel time […]
Parents still nervous about sending children to class
KUCHING: Schools in Kuching, Serian and Samarahan districts are reported to have registered poor student attendance despite strict adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines set by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the schools. Many parents are not sending their children to school despite the Education Department’s announcement that classes for non-exam […]
Delighted to hear businesses to operate in normal hours
KUCHING: Business are being allowed to operate back to the normal hours as the restrictions are no longer required. The business restrictions were set by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) that started in the 1st of August which only allowed business to operate from 6 am until 10 pm to avoid another cluster from […]
Praise for Padawan Road upgrade
PADAWAN: The upgrading of the Padawan Road received positive feedback from dwellers here set to benefit from the project as part of the state government’s initiative. The project, which started at the fourth quarter of last year, would improve the safety of commuters and serve as the main road for many people in and around […]
S’wakians on board with 5G test bed
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg launched the first Sarawak Centexs-SDEC 5G Test Bed and Huawei Advanced Training Programme: Certified ICT Associate, Centre of Excellence Open Lab, Augmented Virtual Reality (AVR) Training Lab 2020 yesterday. The 5G test beds and augmented reality (AR) programmes are the initiatives taken by the state government […]
State election poser
SIBU: Most people are of the opinion that the state election may be held early next year. The current term of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly will expire on June 7, 2021. Interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune, Dalas Robert, a private sector employee believed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will call for […]
Public want clean eateries
KUCHING: The public have urged local authorities to be stricter with eateries that got caught running unhygienic operations and premises. Recently, a production house for a bakery was ordered to close down after the Ministry of Health (MoH) found the premises unhygienic. An enforcement team from MoH went to inspect the premises last July 29 […]
Mixed reaction to face mask price
KUCHING: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of face masks has become mandatory for the public when going out to public areas. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi announced in the parliament sitting that the price of face masks will be reduced to RM1.20 per unit from RM1.50 per unit. […]
A bridge to more progress
KUCHING: The people of Kampung Bintangor Ragup are very glad that Sungai Bintangor Bridge at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol is being upgraded. The project which started at the end of last year will improve traffic flow and serve as an alternative route for many people in and around the area. Many of the residents are […]
