KUCHING: A new department should be established to monitor and oversee poverty eradication programmes. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said creating a team of coordinators can ensure effective implementation of poverty eradication programmes. He was commenting on the proposal by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to appoint a
KUCHING: Appointing a coordinator to tackle poverty issues is a good idea, but there is a need for clearer picture and direction in its implementation especially in Sarawak. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu pointed out that it can pose constraints to the state civil service if not properly implemented. “The
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a slight dropped with 2,121 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Oct 2), bringing the cumulative number of cases to 214,158. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), 2,108(99.39 percent) are Category 1 and 2 case, while 13 (0.61 percent) are Category 3, 4 and 5 cases.
KUCHING: Sarawak today (Sept 30) recorded a total of 2,487 new positive Covid-19 cases, bringing the state’s cumulative tally to 209,624 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said, of the number, 2,472 (99.4 percent) were Categories 1 and 2 cases while 15 cases (0.60 percent) were in Categories 3,
BAU: Primary school pupils here were nervous but delighted to get vaccinated as school reopens next month. Those aged 12 to 15 were at the Kampung Serasot multi-purpose hall to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and were accompanied by their parents. New Sarawak Tribune met some of
BAU: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which focuses on the development of infrastructure and digitalisation in rural areas, will have a positive impact on Bau’s economy and connectivity. “Particularly in Bau District, this is a huge allocation in terms of infrastructure development, telecommunication and digital connectivity in rural areas. “This
BAU: Tasik Biru Resort City will become a new landmark in Bau District, says Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. “This will change the landscape of Bau. I believe after the completion of the resort; other areas will be impacted by this development as well.” He added that other
BAU: The first dose of Covid-19 vaccine was given to 126 primary students aged 12 at the Kampung Serasot multi-purpose hall on Wednesday (Sept 29). Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, who was there to observe the vaccination process, noted that the students were delighted to be inoculated. “I
KUCHING: Infrastructure development will enable Sarawak to be a well-developed state, a fact that Tasik Biru assemblymen Datuk Henry Harry Jinep reiterated. He said various types of infrastructural facilities are needed by the state (particularly in Bau district) and shall be developed under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). He spoke
KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau hopes Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will allocate more funds for the development of rural Sarawak when he tables the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today (Sept 27). Ismail Sabri is scheduled to table the country’s five-year (2021-2025) development