Author: Dania Errissya Ismaili

Dividing views over online ‘akad nikah’

KUCHING: Holding the akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremony online is a solution for many couples who were forced to postpone their weddings due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO). Recently, the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) and Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) stated if the Sarawak Disaster Management

Device economic recovery plan ASAP

KUCHING:A notable economic analyst said the Sarawak government must assist individuals who have been significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as developing a post-pandemic economic plan as soon as possible. Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) Sarawak commissioner Associate Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma highlighted that several aids were essential

Food items for villagers under EMCO

KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii contributed food assistance to villagers undergoing the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Rumah Panjang Jimbun, Simpang Koko in Sarikei yesterday (June 28). The longhouse is placed under EMCO from yesterday until July 14. The food items were distributed by Huang’s representative

Stunggang Cluster in Lundu ends

KUCHING: The State Health Department yesterday (June 27) announced the end of the Stunggang Cluster in Lundu after zero cases were recorded in the past 28 days. There are still 93 active clusters in the state. Sixteen clusters recorded additional 132 cases while the remaining ones have no new cases.

Efforts at eradicating rabies ongoing

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is stepping up efforts to eradicate rabies within the municipality, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the rabies situation in the area was still worrisome hence efforts to eradicate rabies have been on-going. Rabies is a viral infection spread through

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Senior citizens share their jab stories

KUCHING: Since the start of phase two of the country’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, the Sarawak government has prioritised vaccination for those aged 60 and above as they are more vulnerable to the Covid-19 virus. Elderly folk and those with comorbidities are more likely to be infected by Covid-19. They also

Sarawak Pay very useful for everyday use

KUCHING: Sarawak Pay has become a popular e-wallet application among Sarawakians since its innovation in November 2017. It is licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia and acts as a one-stop fintech platform for secure, fast and convenient e-wallet and digital payment transactions. Numerous traders have started adopting this e-wallet as a

Anti-vaxxer teachers: Refusal a shocker to parents

KUCHING: The pandemic has had an adverse impact on almost every aspect of life, causing global economies to stall, altering how we work and interact with our loved ones, and straining healthcare systems to their breaking point. To help fight the virus, the Malaysian government has been working to obtain

Give it to them!

Trio says in favour of fines given to SOP violators KUCHING: The public here appear to be strongly in favour of the decision to continue issuing compounds to combat the spread of Covid-19. At the same time, they urged those fines for standard operating procedure (SOP) violations be set to

EMCO at four locations in state

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today announced that the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) would be enforced at four locations in Tatau, Bintulu, Pakan and Sarikei. “In Tatau, the EMCO will be enforced at four localities, namely Rumah Buli Amit, Sungai Semanok on June 18 until July 1;