Author: Aina Azizah Yeo

Sacrifices recognised

KUCHING: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) held an appreciation ceremony in conjunction with its Annual Parade 2020 ceremony for its officers, media connections and three heroes from the public, here, at Ibu Pejabat Bomba Sarawak, yesterday. Its director Khirudin Drahman @ Hussaini thanked three members of the public for

NGO: Help, not punish, those who attempt suicide

KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) is backing the call to decriminalise suicide, echoing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah’s sentiment. On Tuesday, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister supported the proposal, saying that people who attempted suicide should be helped instead of being prosecuted. SCPA chairman Datuk

Many live with phobia of coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS WATCH KUCHING: As the number of people infected by the Wuhan 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) rise, the public become increasingly fearful as their daily routines get compromised. Alisha Batrisha, 27, a salesperson at a local shopping mall, said she feared interacting with customers as she could not be certain

Outbreak ‘scare’ up computer prices

CORONAVIRUS WATCH KUCHING: In addition to having some frightening impact on humans, the 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) which broke out in Wuhan, China has also affected the prices of computers and accessories. This is because China is one of the biggest manufacturers of computers, smart phones and their accessories. Thus

Old folk treated to CNY celebration

KUCHING: A non-governmental organisation, Team Dynamic Kuching, celebrated Chinese New Year with residents of Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) at Pusat Pemulihan Samarahan, here yesterday. Team Dynamic Kuching collaborated with Alvin Interior Decor to bring joy and love to 80 residents of the old folk’s home. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere

Voter registrations counter at Matang Mall

KUCHING: All Sarawakians that aged 21 and above and have not register as a voter is urge to do so as soonest possible.  Persatuan Pemangkin Daya Masyarakat or R.O.S.E (Rise of Social Efforts) will operate the counter from 11am until 7pm on Feb 1 and 2 on the ground floor

Preserve historical sites and monuments, state govt urged

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to preserve historical sites and monuments, and to put more of Sarawak’s history in books. Edward Lakin Mansel, a retired Department of Agriculture of Sarawak Museum Department staff, said it was important for the state government to declare historical sites and monuments as

Yayasan Sarawak gives RM10,000 to fire survivors

SRI AMAN: A total of RM10,000 from Yayasan Sarawak was disbursed recently to survivors whose longhouse was razed to the ground on December 18 last year at Guntong Ulu, Batu Lintang in Undop. Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister  Datuk Francis Harden Hollis witnessed the handover of the aid by the foundation’s

‘Create dedicated facility for coronavirus patients’

KUCHING: The federal and state governments should consider working together to establish quarantine and treatment facilities for patients suspected of contracting the new Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Yesterday, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii revealed that a patient suspected of being infected with the Wuhan coronavirus has been quarantined at Sarawak

Dr Sim and wife visit Rodger Chan

KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian visited the residence of Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) Digital Economy Committee chairman cum president of the Federation of Boards of Management for Aided Chinese Primary Schools of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Rodger