Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

EMCO enforced at four new locations

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today announced the enforcement of the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) at four new locations. From today (July 3) until July 16, the  EMCO will be enforced at a workers’ quarters at Jejalong Palm Oil, Tabau in Sebauh, a workers’ quarters at Ladang

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Jalan Haji Taha cluster among four new clusters

KUCHING: The Sarawak Health Department today declared four new Covid-19 clusters in the districts of Kuching, Tebedu, Bintulu and Serian. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), revealed in a statement today (July 3),  that the Jalan Haji Taha cluster in Kuching was a workplace cluster involving a security company at

Rep assists needy families obtain aid

KUCHING: Two needy families received contributions facilitated by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. A family living in a rental house at Jalan Arang in Lorong 5 received a personal contribution from Datuk Seri Voon Jan Poh, today (July 2). Lo, who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, witnessed

Encouraging organisations to implement digital transformation

KUCHING: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has developed evaluation criteria for two awards, namely the Industry 4.0 Award and the Sustainability Award, for the national-level Mini Team Excellence Innovation Showcase (MTEx) 2021. “This is one of MPC’s efforts to encourage organisations to implement digital transformation and to improve awareness in

Six new locations under movement restriction

KUCHING: Six new locations will undergo enhanced movement control order (EMCO), says the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The workers quarters at Camp Power Bright, KTS Timber and Rh Amin Batot, Sungai Kelawit, both in Tatau, are under EMCO from June 30 until July 13. SDMC added: “In Saratok, Rh

376 new cases recorded in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 376 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the number of total cases to 64, 851 The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 239 or 63.30 percent of the new cases were detected in the districts of Kuching, Sibu, Bau, Mukah and Telang Usan. Kuching recorded 94 new covid-19

Nickholas is now selling fish at home

KUCHING: During the movement control order (MCO), times are hard for everyone.  Some businesses have come to a complete halt while others are left with no choices but to adapt by going digital and online. Fishmonger Nickholas Malek ,29, decided to sell his fish in his own village instead of

Diversity of languages inevitable, says linguist

KUCHING: Diversity of languages ​​in a plural society like Sarawak is inevitable because the various ethnic groups speak different languages. ​​ “In Sarawak, there are various tribes and ethnic groups that use their own native language. At the same time, they also use the language of communication that is shared,

Kota Padawan folk lament lack of banking facilities

KUCHING: Kota Padawan used to have good banking facilities which were convenient for people living in nearby areas or local traders to withdraw or save their hard earned money. Most residents commented it was easier then as it was closer to home, and would not need to worry about transportation

Let schools reopen after 80 percent herd immunity

KUCHING: Most parents and school students prefer to see schools reopen when Sarawak has achieved its target of vaccinate 80 percent of its population. Since the movement control order (MCO) was reimposed by the federal government due to continuous spike in Covid-19 cases, schools across the country have been closed,