BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI KUCHING: The involvement of the community as a conveyer of authentic information in channelling views and current issues to the government is encouraged. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said that the dissemination of information does not only involve community and tribal leaders.
BELURU: Sarawak state civil servants (PANS) appointed under the Contribution Based Positions (JBC) service scheme are now eligible to be considered for promotions. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that Sarawak civil servants under the JBC service scheme are eligible to enjoy promotions to broaden their career
BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: Being in a panic situation when facing a fire outbreak is among the causes of failed fire prevention at the early stage. The director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, Datuk Khirudin Drahman stated that in the event of a fire, there was no need
SIBU: The Sarawak Bus Transport Company Association, represented by advisor Lau Khing Seng, has recently applied for the implementation of the RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Programme for the Sibu-Kapit route. Lau said the application was submitted several months ago and is currently pending approval. “We are still waiting for
BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: The proposal to introduce higher healthcare charges, as outlined in the Health White Paper (HWP), will not have an impact on the M40 group, according to Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching MP and Special Advisor to the Minister of Health stated that the proposal by
The 23rd Epidemiological Week (EW 23/2023), spanning from June 4, 2023, to June 10, 2023, saw a sustained decrease in COVID-19 cases. The Health Health (MOH) reported that there were 3,814 cases recorded, reflecting a 15.7 percent decline compared to the previous week (EW 22/2023) with 4,523 cases. Furthermore, the
BINTULU: Bintulu Division needs a second hospital due to the increase in population and economic activities in the city. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the existing hospital was not suitable for expansion due to the land and topography factors. Dr Sim, who is also the
KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Sarawak is currently implementing the “Whitening Period” programme, providing an opportunity for all employers to register their companies and employees. In a press release today, it was announced that this programme started on May 1 and will end on June 30, prior to the
MUKAH: The president of the SK Kampung Teh Parents and Teachers Association, Jawawi Ragas fully supports the efforts of the police and teachers at the school for disclosing methods to prevent bullying to students from the primary level. In fact, Jawawi said efforts to campaign and share on bullying with
MIRI: The Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) is dedicated to preventing the spread of rabies here. According to Miri Division Resident Jamalie Busri, the MDMC has taken various measures to raise awareness about the rabies outbreak. These include conducting talks on rabies in the community and schools, organising a large-scale