KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 325 new COVID-19 cases during Epid (epidemiological) Week 24, which showed a slight increase from Epid Week 23 with 267 cases. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) weekly report released yesterday, Kuching remained the state’s most affected district during Epid Weeks 24 and 23, with
KUCHING: The medication shortage predicament faced by private clinics will not place the health of Sarawakians in jeopardy. The assurance came from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who said private clinics running low on medications could “borrow supplies” from government facilities. “I am very grateful that Health
BAU: A total of RM425,000 has been allocated to Kampung Suba Bau, Kampung Suba Bandar, the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of the Bidayuh community of Pekan Bau and its surrounding areas. According to UKAS, the allocation was given by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep under the
KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM) in Sarawak managed to secure over RM4.5 million worth of sales in 154 locations with more than 21,000 of household visitors. According to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Office (KPDNHEP) Sarawak chief enforcement officer Peter J. Berinus Agang, the implementation of the
SRI AMAN: The English language can be used in Sarawak including in official state government affairs, assured Datuk Snowdan Lawan. According to a statement by UKAS, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said no problems will arise from state civil servants using the language. “This is
KUCHING: More than 2,000 copies of New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak newspapers were successfully distributed within the two days of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 15th Triennial General Meeting (TGM). According to the spokesperson of Sarawak Voice Dayangku Nur Ekamiezza Awang Kamil, the said newspapers were distributed for
KUCHING: Local works of craft are now in popular demand among both locals and foreigners in Sarawak. Many have taken interest in buying these local products with some even taking the initiative to learn these craftsmanship skills in the hope of making it as a source of income. Entrepreneur Corrina
KUCHING: Small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) have been invited to register themselves in the E-Preneurs platform to market their products even more broadly. According to its spokesperson Aina Azizah, the said platform is a State Women and Family Department’s (JWKS) initiative and is open to the local community free of
SRI AMAN: A total of 159 enforcement, defence and safety personnel representing three agencies from Gua, here attended the Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) course organised by the State Security and Enforcement Unit. A news report by UKAS said the course involved the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Malaysian Civil Defence
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has slammed Dayak National Congress (DNC) president Paul Raja for the latter’s comments which the former labelled as “dirty-minded” and smacked of self-righteousness. Tiong was among the guests at a recent Gawai Dayak dinner held in Sibu, and he denied claims of