KUCHING: The factor that unites Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Democratic Action Party (DAP) no longer exists and they now do not have any common goal to move forward, says a political commentator. Prof Dr Jayum Jawan said Pakatan Harapan (PH) was a loose coalition of political parties that was
KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) continues to be committed in cultivating innovation and creativity among its staff regardless of any challenges including those posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. JTS director Abdullah Julaihi pointed out that the theme ‘Tranformasi Perkhidmatan Memacu Aspirasi 2030’ for the department’s Integrity and Innovation
KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) has cumulatively measured a total of 999,853 hectares of land as of Aug 31 despite the challenges posed by Covid-19. This was pointed out by JTS director Abdullah Julaihi who stated that 776,226 hectares of the total had been gazetted under Section 6
KUCHING: A study is ongoing to determine the ceiling price for Covid-19 swab tests at health facilities. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said presently there was no ceiling price for the services. He pointed out that the Ministry of Health (MOH) would advise
KUCHING: The ceiling price for the Covid-19 self-test kits will be further lowered before the end of the year, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) said the lowering of the ceiling price was to provide easier access to the self-test kits.
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is expected to award incentives to two paralympians who won gold and silver at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games. This was mentioned by Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who also lauded the achievements of powerlifters Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Jong Yee
KUCHING: A state assemblyman has expressed his personal support for the idea of holding a staggered state election if the Covid-19 pandemic persists. Asajaya assemblyman and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah however said the decision would ultimately lie with the election commission (EC) and
KUCHING: The first meeting of the fourth term of the 14th parliament scheduled for Sept 6 to 30 has been moved to Sept 13 to Oct 12 – a duration of 17 days. This was revealed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan
KUCHING: Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (Wet AMD) continue to face treatment challenges despite the availability of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatments. According to Dr Nor Fariza Ngah, lack of awareness on the disease and treatment burden which leads to low compliance among patients are some of the
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has extended its warmest congratulations to powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and believes his achievement will inspire other athletes to strive for success in their sports career. SUPP secretary general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew noted that Bonnie’s achievement has brought much joy and