KUCHING: The proposal to conduct a hybrid parliamentary sitting is a good idea, but questions arise as to whether such a system is ideal. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that while it is technically feasible, it would still be better for parliamentarians to actually sit and debate physically
KUCHING: Enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be enforced in four new locations in Sarawak. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) revealed that Rh Jerry Lai Kampung Siga in Sri Amang would undergo EMCO from June 2 to 15; Kampung Jaie in Asajaya from June 3 to 16; Kampung Empila
KUCHING: The State Health Department has declared a new cluster dubbed Sungai Selangan Cluster in Sarikei district. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today (June 3) disclosed that Sungai Selangan Cluster is a community cluster detected in a longhouse in Sungai Selangan area. The committee said the cluster
KUCHING: The Rural Transformation Project (RTP) and Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (PPRMS) in Pantai Damai constituency are temporarily suspended during the movement control order (MCO). Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi stated that the decision to temporarily suspend the projects is in accordance with the directives from
KUCHING: The various traffic light projects at roundabouts in Kota Samarahan will resume after the movement control order (MCO), said Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman stated that the project was making vigorous progress with expected completion early next year. He pointed out that the Covid-19
KUCHING: The Gawai Harvest Festival is once again celebrated in the new normal similar to other festivities due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Celebrants are in favour of a moderate celebration despite the stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enforcement of the movement control order (MCO). New Sarawak Tribune managed to
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been offering assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for many years, says Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais. The Assistant International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Minister pointed out that financial assistance under Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS) 1.0 to 6.0 was
KUCHING: The State Health Department has declared three new Covid-19 clusters — one each in the districts of Bau, Bintulu and Kuching respectively. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) stated that the Jalan Jambusan-Sunchar Cluster in Bau district is a community cluster involving four families from four different localities namely Taman
10 new deaths bring toll to 294 KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 10 new Covid-19 deaths on Monday (May 31), bringing the toll to 294. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 285th death was Case 44,762, a 77-year-old local woman who was treated in the Sibu Hospital for seizure. It
KUCHING: The government continues to provide various forms of assistance and initiatives under the economic stimulus packages to support the recovery and sustainability of businesses, particularly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said economic stimulus packages introduced
