KUCHING: Sarawak is lagging behind in the number of students entering science classes. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said schools in the state could only achieve 23 percent of the target set for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) performance of 60 percent of
KUCHING: All surviving crew from Dayang Topaz, a vessel which hit an offshore oil platform in a maritime accident earlier today, will undergo Covid-19 screening. According to State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the move is a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the virus
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) believes that the disclosure of information on Covid-19 patients is necessary to keep the public up to date. In a statement issued today, the association said instead of criticising the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), everyone should remain united to curb the current pandemic. SPA
KUCHING: Sixteen new positive Covid-19 cases were reported in the state on Tuesday (Oct 27), making the total number of cases statewide 819. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, in announcing this, said all cases were locally transmitted with 12 cases involving the Baki Cluster. “Twelve
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has enforced the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) at Kampung Haji Baki here beginning Oct 28 at 6pm until Nov 11. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced on Tuesday (Oct 27) that the EMCO was a pre-emptive measure taken by the
KUCHING: This city and the district as a whole is now a Covid-19 red zone. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this came after 49 locally transmitted positive cases were detected within the past two weeks. “Thirty-nine other districts remain green,” he said during
KUCHING: A documentary programme featuring hidden gems in Sarawak is now airing on TVS every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.45am. Dubbed Sarawak Panorama, the documentary is directed by Nova Goh and depicts the art of storytelling put together by Nova and his team for the audience. “A country without
KUCHING: A coffee table book titled ‘Wing of Change — The Wanita PBB Journey’ was officially launched on Sunday (Oct 25). According to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women vice-chief Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the book was conceptualised by Tan Sri Empiang Jabu prior to stepping down from the position
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has garnered statewide support from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) to lead the party at the state election to ensure continuity of prosperity and development in Sarawak. Echoing PBB Northern Zone, Central Zone and Betong Zone conventions, party senior vice-president Datuk
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone has called for the establishment of a special agency for the preservation of traditional villages. PBB senior vice president Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong, who presented the motion, said the agency would have the power and authority to plan for the expansion