KUALA LUMPUR: Democratic Action Party (DAP) on Monday (Nov 1) proposed that December 30 be set aside as the National Memorial Day for the Covid-19 dead in Malaysia. In his press statement, DAP MP for Iskandar Puteri, Lim Kit Siang pointed out that Malaysia’s Covid-19 fatality rate was the highest
KUCHING: Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri described the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing as a great Sarawak leader. She added that as the PRS president and Deputy Chief Minister II, Masing, 72, had great experience and was sincere in fighting for
KUCHING: Teachers who still refuse to get vaccinated by Nov 1 have no cause to argue the disciplinary action taken against them, opines Adam Prakash. “I think as government servants, everybody, and they include teachers, should abide by any directives from the Public Service Commission,” said the Sarawak Teachers Union
Sebuyau rep ready for polls SEBUYAU: Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi is ready and well-prepared to face the coming state election. “I do my work not because of the election. I do my work regularly. Since the past elections, I do my work regularly and
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) hopes that the National Budget 2022 will be a ‘gender-responsive’ budget by taking into consideration gender equality and increase spending in sectors that will benefit women and girls to reduce inequality. “I hope the government will transform this budget to ensure that gender equality commitments
KUCHING: Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong has backed the motion to increase fines and jail sentences to offenders under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. “This clearly shows that the government is serious in ensuring every workplace in the country is safe,” he said in his debate speech
SEMARIANG: Immediate disciplinary action will be taken against teachers who continue to refuse Covid-19 vaccinations before Nov 1. “They will be immediately transferred,” said Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He added that the ministry had no choice because their action could pose great risk to others at the school.
KUCHING: The first invitation to local businesses to embrace the Internet of Things (Iot) as a key enabler was launched here on Thursday (Oct 21). The ‘MyReskill Iot Programme — Sarawak Region’ was organised by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). Present to officiate at the event was International Trade and
KUCHING: A marathon will be held at Batang Sadong Bridge to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the longest river bridge in Malaysia on Dec 10-11. The marathon will serve as a good platform and opportunity to give runners the confidence to travel to Sarawak again, by putting Sarawak on the
SADONG JAYA: Contractors have been told to speed up the upgrading and rehabilitation of roads in Sadong Jaya, Samarahan division which link to the state’s coastal road network. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this at a press conference after a site visit to two
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