Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Adjust SOP for Phase 3

KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is looking forward to the further reopening of business activities and easing of restrictions as Sarawak move into Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). DCCI secretary-general Libat Langub noted that while DCCI welcomed the prime minister’s recent announcement, there

Cautiously moving into Phase 3 of NRP

KUCHING: There is a need to modify set schedules and tighten standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines to ensure Sarawakians are safe to enter Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).  Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said SDMC would need to discuss this

Emergency or not, reps still need to serve rakyat

KUCHING: Whether there is a proclamation of emergency or not, the present state elected representatives still have an important duty of serving the people, says Lo Khere Chiang. The Batu Kitang assemblyman stressed that he would continue serving and doing the best for his constituents. He noted that the Gabungan

State led by capable leaders

KUCHING: Sarawak has a capable Cabinet led by a far-sighted chief minister who never fails to put the welfare and autonomous rights of Sarawakians first. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to make sure that all rights and privileges of Sarawak and its

Stricter SOP, proper guidelines needed

KUCHING: A more stringent standard operating procedure (SOP) and proper guidelines are needed for the upcoming state election to complement the state’s vaccination achievement. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) secretary-general Datuk Ir Janang Bungsu stated that Sarawak has achieved great success thus far in executing the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NCIP). 

Conditions for lifting of Emergency

KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may lift the Emergency in Sarawak before February 2 next year to pave the way for state election to be held provided several important conditions are met. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew pointed out the important conditions would include

Document on formation of unity government fake

KUCHING: The formation of unity government which was purportedly suggested by nine political parties including Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been dismissed as fake news. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) secretary general Datuk Janang Bungsu said the circulation of the fake document by irresponsible quarters would only serve to stir unnecessary

Go for swab test, don’t wait for directives

KUCHING: Members of the public who have close contact with Covid-19 positive cases are encouraged to take the initiative to go for swab test instead of waiting for directives from the Ministry of Health (MoH). Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) nursing officer and Infection Control nurse Siti Farizan Bali said

Sharp increase in Covid-19 cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 582 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 29), a sharp increase of 118 from the previous day’s number of 464. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 75,793 while the death toll remains at 459. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching

Centexs to help local entrepreneurs

KUCHING:  The Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) Commercial continues to help local entrepreneurs to commercialise their heritage products despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Siti Nur Aina Ramli who is the gallery supervisor at Heritage Central Gallery said local entrepreneurs who have heritage products are highly encouraged to contact Centexs Commercial. Having