Sarawak — where unity and harmony prevail
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd & Petronella Felix KUCHING: Sarawak, popularly known as ‘Bumi Kenyalang’ (Land of Hornbills), will be celebrating its independence on Sept 16 in conjunction with the 58th Malaysia Day. According to the 2020 Population and Housing Census by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, Sarawak is home to over 2.9 million people of […]
Sabah, Sarawak have special provisions for MM2H under Immigration Act
KUALA LUMPUR: The difference in the policy of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme and immigration rules between Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak is the special provisions enjoyed by both states under Section 64 and 65 of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the provisions in […]
Sarawak is flourishing under Malaysia
MIRI: Sarawak’s independence leaders made the right decision to forming Malaysia 58 years ago, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Speaking at a ‘Ziarah Ukas – Semarak Kemerdekaan 2021 organised by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) in Telang Usan on Saturday, Dennis added, Sarawak has flourished into a progressive state since the formation of Malaysia […]
State’s vaccination success evident
KUCHING: Sarawak’s success in vaccinating over 88.9 percent of its eligible adult population thus far has contributed to the low number of cases in Category 4 (lungs infection and require oxygen) and Category 5 (lungs infection and require ventilator). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg asserted that vaccination has provided protection to the […]
Sarawak spearheads teen immunisation
KUCHING: Sarawak is the first state in the country to spearhead the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NCIP) for the below 18 age group in its population. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there are a total of 289,200 teenagers aged 12 to 17 which make up 10.3 percent of Sarawak’s population. Of […]
SEB CEO shares Sarawak’s hydropower experience
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili recently shared an overview of Sarawak’s journey towards sustainable hydropower development at the 2021 World Hydropower Conference on Tuesday (Sept 7). He pointed out hydropower has paved the way for a sustainable energy future for Sarawak and beyond while also providing the foundation […]
Sarawak needs to choose investors wisely
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to be selective in welcoming the right investors to avoid the state from becoming a “dumping ground” for unwanted industries, said Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Hussain. Taking this stand would also help the state to identify good investments that would not only provide profitable returns financially […]
Much still needs to be done before endemic phase
KUCHING: More needs to be done to prepare Sarawak for its transition from the Covid-19 pandemic to the endemic phase. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii added that the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) must be transparent and inform the public about their plans — short term or long-term […]
New SOP for Indonesian workers’ entry into Sarawak being drafted
SIBU: Indonesia and the Sarawak government are in the midst of drafting a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for the entry of workforce from the neighbouring country into the state to meet the needs of the construction, manufacturing and plantation sectors. Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sarawak, Yonny Tri Prayitno said the new […]
Jab for teens under 18 starts Wednesday
KUCHING: Sarawak is now finalising preparations to vaccinate teens under 18 to protect them from the Covid-19. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Sunday (Sept 5) said the vaccination was expected to begin this Wednesday. “We are now making preparations to implement this. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday (Sept […]