Author: Clement Erik Wong

Tiong denies backing Anwar

BINTULU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has refuted claims of him backing Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to be the next prime minister in forming the new federal government. He stressed that he remains steadfast alongside Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang

Lubok Tamang gets agropark

DEBAK: The government has approved the setting up of an agropark at Lubok Tamang in Saribas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the new agropark has an area of 1,400 hectares. “This is a golden opportunity for those interested in modern farming. We welcome all those from

‘We won’t be like Sabah’

KUCHING: Sarawak will not replicate the Covid-19 outbreak in Sabah should the former hold its state polls in soon time. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, in addressing calls from certain parties asking the state government to hold off its intentions to conduct an election,

Not using national curriculum wouldn’t go against Act

INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS KUCHING: Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Jonathan Chai has dismissed an academician’s claim that the setting up of international secondary schools in the state would contradict the provisions of the Education Act 1996 should

Contact tracing underway in Pa’Dalih

KUCHING: Contact tracing and further investigation into a positive Covid-19 case who is a resident of Pa’Dalih in Bario is at full swing, assured the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). This came after the State Health Department was informed by the Sepang District Health Office (PKD) in Selangor that a

MCO to re-imposed as a last resort

KUCHING: The sudden spike in number of Covid-19 cases nationwide after the Sabah state polls has sparked concern amongst the public here. While it can be seen that the number of cases are rising steadily as of late, many believe that the situation would be under control in no time

Three new cases recorded

KUCHING: Three new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the state today, bringing its total to 716 cases since the first positive case was reported on March 13.  Of the three cases, State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said two cases were reported in Kuching and one case in Sibu. The committee

Stricter entry measures starting tommorow

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said stricter measures on entry procedures to Sarawak will be announced tomorrow. Today he held an emergency meeting and took note of the increase in daily positive Covid-19 cases in neighbouring states and countries. “We are surrounded

Sarawak records four new cases

KUCHING: Four new positive cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Sarawak today (Sept 30), bringing the state’s cumulative total to 713. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said two cases each were detected in Miri and Kuching; all came from other states in the country. “Case

Calling all BMX enthusiasts

KUCHING: Sarawakians are invited to join the BMX Cycling Clinic organised by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) on October 24 and 25. The event is set to take place at DBKU’s office at Jalan Depo, Samariang Baru here. According to DBKU, entries are limited to 50 participants with an entry