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Sarawak’s overall Covid-19 case tally now at 248,544

KUCHING: Sarawak experienced a slight increase in Covid-19 infections on Thursday (Nov 18), clocking 311 cases compared to the previous day’s 300, bringing the overall tally to 248,544. Of the 311, 301 cases were Categories 1 and 2 while the rest were Categories 3, 4 and 5. The Sarawak Disaster

Greater Bau: Infrastructure must be first before other things

KUCHING: Infrastructural facilities are the first things that need to be provided in order to create a Greater Bau. As Sarawak is moving towards becoming a developed state, infrastructural facilities and amenities must be put in place before moving on to other matters, said Tasik Biru incumbent assemblyman Datuk Henry

Hidden gems hold out potential for Greater Bau

KUCHING: Much remains to be discovered in Bau which may be lost with the advancement of modernisation. “Therefore, a lot of efforts will have to be made to achieve a Greater Bau,” said Sehati Research Institute director Dr Voon Jan Cham.  Its progress is fully dependent on its multiracial communities,

Rural farmers get to know Musang King potential

BANDAR SIMANGGANG: The Musang King durian has in recent years captured a sizeable slice of the market and agriculture officials here are eager to get rural farmers benefit from its potential. A Musang King durian module was introduced to 120 participants from nine longhouses recently under the government’s Agriculture Community

Sarawak sees Covid-19 cases drop to 406

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a significant drop of Covid-19 daily cases to 406 from 480 previously, bringing the total to 246,264 so far. The number of categories 1 and 2 cases are 403 while categories 3, 4 and 5 cases recorded only six, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its

Donate art pieces, local artists urged

KUCHING: Local artists are encouraged to contribute to the needy through their artworks. Batu Kitang incumbent assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the Art for Heart charity platform is a good example for artists such as painters or photographers to help and contribute to the community. “Through this charity, we can

Bidayuh artistes good for global stage

KUCHING: Bidayuh musicians and artistes who have great musical talents and creativity have the potential to compete at a global stage and beyond. “With their musical talents and creativity, I think it will be possible for them to be at national or international level to show people that Bidayuh musicians

Hoping for more sport-tourism events in Sarawak

BAU: Players in the tourism industry are hoping for more sport-tourism events to be organised in the future to attract more visitors to Sarawak. Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, hoped that more people would visit Sarawak to experience its challenging terrains and natural

Campaigning SOPs imposed on both govt, opposition sides

KUCHING: The standard operating procedures on campaigning restrictions that are to be put in place pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic situation during the 12th State Election are imposed on both the government and opposition. In saying this, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

Police ready to face 12th Sarawak Election

KUCHING: A total of 880 police personnel from the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) will be on duty for the 12th Sarawak Election (PRN12). Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the preparation included nine stations in the Kuching area with a total strength of 983 members. “However, the number