KUCHING: An underprivileged family here is grateful to the Sarawak government for a new house, built next door to the old and dilapidated one. Voon Kui Fah, 79, and her 81-year-old husband have been staying in the old house at Mile 10, Jalan Penrissen for over 40 years. They have
KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Sarawak Branch welcomes all efforts to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination. Chairman Dr Teh Siao Hean was responding to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who said that Sarawak was looking into the possibility of purchasing extra vaccine to
KUCHING: Apart from increasing fines for violators of standard operating procedures (SOP), the government has been asked to also look into sustainable solutions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk Seri Victor Hii noted that the Emergency Ordinance 2021 (Prevention and Control of Infectious
KUCHING: Red Bundle will be opening its doors at MetroCity Matang New Township this Saturday (March 6). In addition to its low prices — such as RM 10 for a pair of jeans or RM15 for a shirt — it is also a haven for collectors of rare items. Red
KUCHING: With only RM240, a family-run bundle shop famously known as Red Bundle now has a sixth branch in Sarawak. Its new branch is located at the MetroCity Matang New Township and is said to be one of the largest bundle shops in Malaysia — with three floors and seven
KUCHING: Sarawak has been recorded as the top state in the country with the highest number of people vaccinated as of March 1. The Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV) in a post on its Twitter account on Monday (March 1) said that as of 11am, about
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) decision to postpone the reopening of schools is a fine example of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government respecting Sarawak, says Michael Tiang. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief said PN recognised the state government exercising its autonomy in deciding the best
KUCHING: The vaccination programme needs to be successful or else it will be difficult to revive the economy, says Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He added that there was a need to vaccinate about 70 to 80 per cent of the population to achieve herd immunity and protection. “Over
KUCHING: The success of the Covid-19 vaccination programme will very much depend on the acceptance of the public towards the vaccine, says Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said 72 per cent of Sarawakians were above 18 years old (qualified to get the vaccine).
KUCHING: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting said he is disappointed with some individuals for making an issue out of the mild symptoms he experienced after getting the Covid-19 vaccine three days ago. He said he thought it is good to be transparent and to share his experience. Instead,
