KUCHING: Sarawak should explore export opportunities of local products to Romania, said Datuk Mutang Tagal. The honorary Consul of Romania in Sarawak said goods like palm oil, rubber, pepper as well as electronics could be marketed there. “As the honorary Consul for our state, I urge that local businesses explore
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have its grip and cause detrimental impacts on Malaysia with continuous increasing number of daily cases nationwide. Despite the various initiatives, advocacy efforts, and regulations implemented by the government to keep cases at bay, the nation’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases reported was 183,801
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is pleased in noting that the locals have shown full compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines in bid to fight against Covid-19. Earlier Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed his satisfaction pertaining to the high level of SOP adherence
KUCHING: Local authorities will be empowered to close premises under their jurisdiction in a move to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. A legislation known as Order of Closure of Premises to Control the Spread of Infectious Disease is being drafted to allow local councils issue closure order
The Covid-19 pandemic has not been kind and has had negative impacts on various sectors. Nevertheless, it has encouraged people around the world to pick up new hobbies such as cooking, farming and gardening. In Malaysia, the movement control order (MCO) implemented in March last year gave many Malaysians a
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 shows that the Sarawak government has the people’s interests at heart, says Datuk Peter Minos. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed on Thursday (Jan 21) that the state government would allocate RM405mil for BKSS 5.0, with 11 measures that
KUCHING: Schools opened their doors today with stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place for teachers and students. Despite the alarming number of Covid-19 cases and declaration of movement control order (MCO) nationwide except for Sarawak, parents are supportive of the decision made by the Ministry of Education (MoE). With
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 203 new positive Covid-19 cases today, a new record high for the state. Of the number, 120 cases were recorded in Sibu, Kanowit (43), Kuching (12), Betong (eight), Bintulu and Samarahan (five each), Miri (four), Dalat (three), while Kapit, Pakan and Serian each recorded one case. The
KUCHING: Malaysia will win the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by January 2022, a political analyst opined. Datuk Peter Minos said the country will see economic recovery, but patience and understanding are vital during this crucial time. “Malaysia Boleh as we used to say and I predict that about a
Songket and keringkam gallery highlights importance of textile in Sarawak’s rich history KUCHING: Through the “Legasi-Regenerasi” (Legacy-Regeneration) thematic concept, the Songket and Keringkam Gallery projects the importance of textile in the Sarawak Malay heritage. As part of the Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKShe) initiative to protect and preserve the city’s
