KUCHING: The Sarawak government is advised not to implement the movement control order (MCO) despite the worrying Covid-19 situation. Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, the Sarawak commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), said important steps needed to be taken instead of imposing MCO. “For example, an area in
KUCHING: Most areas in Puncak Borneo near here have been upgraded with 4G (fourth-generation wireless), provided by Digi, Celcom and Maxis, says federal Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Willie Mongin. The Puncak Borneo MP said 27 additional telecommunication towers were approved last year through the National Digital Network
KUCHING: Don’t use banknotes to make bouquets, advised Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kuching chief Mohd Irman Mohd Din. “This is because all the banknotes used to produce the special gifts will be damaged and made worthless. “Certainly, all the banknotes will be crumpled. What is sadder is that all the
KUCHING: Members of the public can now watch out for online scams via a special portal as well as using the Semak Mule mobile application. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kuching Office chief Mohd Irman Mohd Din said the special portal can be accessed via https://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/. The Semak Mule app can
KUCHING: Most teachers use their own money to conduct home-based Teaching and Learning (PdPR), says Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash Abdullah. He added that teachers were spending more recently because they had to provide special data for PdPR. “They also need to buy devices while some buy special
KUCHING: Calling a potential victim up on the pretext of updating or correcting bank account details is one of the latest tactics used by scammers ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kuching Branch head Mohd Irman Mohd Din said victims would be tricked into providing
KUCHING: Retirement did not stop Abang Mohamad Sapien Abang Daud from dedicating his life to helping the needy. The retired headmaster said the main factor that motivated him was seeing how many people were in need of assistance. The 59-year-old said he felt satisfied and happy whenever he was able
KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government so that all development plans, especially in the rural areas, can be realised. In making the call, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said many development projects had been planned. “This clearly shows the
KUCHING: Ensuring that 80 percent of the population are vaccinated as a condition for holding the 15th General Election (GE15) will invite speculations, assumptions and cause uneasiness, especially among politicians and their hardcore supporters. A political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said it can hamper efforts in speeding
KUCHING: Housewives, the jobless, students and senior citizens are among the target groups who are often used as mule accounts by online financial fraud syndicates such as Macau Scam including Love Scam, Parcel Scam and so on. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kuching office chief Mohd Irman Mohd Din said the
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