Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian during a live Facebook session hosted by Kuching South City Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng on Saturday stated that the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer received in Sarawak would go to some 90,000 frontliners. According to him,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The monsoon season and recent floods have left an impact on the prices and supply of vegetables around Kota Samarahan and Kuching. A recent survey found that most vegetable sellers currently obtain their vegetables at relatively high prices from suppliers. A vegetable trader in Bandar Riyal wet market
SADONG JAYA: The ties between people and their leaders must remain cordial at all times, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. He said there should not be too much concern on the leaders’ part about protocol and maintaining their distance with the people as
SADONG JAYA: The constituents here were told to return their incumbent assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo in the upcoming state election. In making the call, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) permanent chairman Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said Aidel has a good track record since he was elected in 2011. He
KUCHING: All the ongoing Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (PPRMS) in Kampung Segedup under the Satok constituency has been fully completed. According to Media CyberSatok Facebook today, the home repair projects were initiatives by the Sarawak government to help the poor in the state. “It was also to ensure that
KUCHING: Christmas this year is not the same as in past years because the spirit of ngabang (Iban for visiting one another during festive seasons) is missing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ngabang has been the hallmark of Sarawak tradition and without it, no festive occasion is complete. Universiti Malaysia
KUCHING: This year’s Christmas celebration is celebrated modestly due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and recovery movement control order (RMCO). For Ganit Gunarso Serung, 26, the Yuletide atmosphere this time was different, including the celebration at the church. “The Christmas prayer ceremony this morning was also conducted under strict standard
SEBUYAU: Residents of Kampung Sampat Sebangan can now enjoy access to reading materials with the recently launched mini library in the village. Sebuyau assemblyman Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the construction of the library is one of the projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in his area. “The library was
SEBUYAU: The operating hours of the Sebuyau-Triso Ferry will be extended ahead of the Christmas season. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this will facilitate users as it is the main route on the coastal road. “The ferry is still operating as usual, but I
KUCHING: Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) has called on the relevant authorities to address flood woes at Jalan Saput in Kampung Quop here. Its president George Young Si Ricord Jr said the road was affected by floods, especially during the rainy season and asked the authorities to build
