KUCHING: Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni has lauded Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s initiative to assist Sarawakian students in repaying their outstanding National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans. “Yayasan Sarawak has held discussions and found an appropriate solution. It should be understood that this incentive is
Sarawak to help students repay PTPTN arrears KUCHING: True to its word, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will help its students repay the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan which is in arrears. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said RM30 million has been set
KUCHING: Having a transparent and clear exit plan to bring the country back to the old normal in a reasonably scheduled manner will prompt investor confidence, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The plan should include a timeline on our
KUCHING: If the government is able to show its determination and resolve in addressing the health and economic issues affecting the nation, then confidence from foreign investors and the people will follow, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president was commenting on
ASAJAYA: An allocation of RM11 million has been approved by the federal government to provide X-ray services as well as build an additional block at the Asajaya Health Clinic. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the additional building, which will include pathology, laboratory, and pharmacy services, is important in ensuring
KUCHING: In light of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, the Chinese New Year (CNY) standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is a welcomed guideline for the community and should be strictly complied with. Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) restrictions and guidelines for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year was met with resounding agreement and commendation from the public. Though these restrictions may put a damper on the usual CNY festivities, people collectively believe this is for the best
KUCHING: It is wise to scale down the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year in view of the current Covid-19 situation, said Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Jonathan Chai. Referring to the CNY standard operating procedure
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 69 new positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total number of cases in the state thus far to 2,049. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said these cases comprised 30 from Sibu, Kuching (10), Bintulu (nine), Kanowit (five), Miri (four), two each in
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has acquired a number of hotels and places to address the issue of quarantine centres and rising Covid-19 numbers, especially in Sibu. “Preparations are being made to ensure the places are sufficient. It is the same in Miri; there are new places which
