Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Provide assistance if shutdown enforced

KUCHING: The government must assist the public to restore and regenerate their livelihoods if they were to announce a total economic shutdown. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok stated that there is a huge gap between the manageable level of the movement

Chamber warns of severe economic blow

KUCHING: The country’s economy will face severe blow and devastation should a total economic shutdown happen. “It is important for us to put our life and the public’s health as the top priority when the situation continues to deteriorate. However, this matter is a rather difficult choice as the government

Making ends meet through the pandemic

KUCHING: Small businesses are the hardest hitby the Covid-19 pandemic enveloping the country.   Petty traders and hawkers are at the mercy of local folks to support their livelihood but competition from supermarkets and hypermarkets makes it even more difficult for them to generate income. Bobby Kimliang, 34, who sells

Blind masseurs get state grant

KUCHING: About 18 premises owned by blind masseurs benefited from the 2020 grant given to volunteer welfare bodies (PSK). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said a grant totaling RM20,000 was given to the Society for the Blind Malaysia (SBM), Sarawak branch. “The

Para-ability training centre

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to establish a training centre for the disabled to further their education after completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that Sarawak did not have a vocational school for the disabled hence the

Thriving as hybrid hotels

KUCHING: Being a ‘hybrid hotel’ has helped both Grand Margherita Hotel and Riverside Majestic Hotel — Astana Wing to generate revenue despite being one of the quarantine centres here. The hotels’ general manager, Patrick Lau stated that the hotels continue to serve diners and open as meeting venues even though

Projects affected by CMCO

KUCHING: Inter-zone travel restrictions during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) affect Minor Rural Projects (MRPs) and Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs), said Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. He said business and construction activities in his constituency were also affected. “My constituency covers two districts which

Parents worry children will lack focus in home-based learning

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced that only students sitting for major examinations will undergo face-to face classroom session starting Wednesday (Jan 20). Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced that schools will only be open for students who will sit for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM),

Flood victim tries to keep spirits up

KUCHING: Victims affected by the big flood in recent years are keeping their spirits up despite having to evacuate from their homes. “This is one of the dangers of living in low-lying areas. This kind of thing is unavoidable as my family and I do not have enough income to

Batang Lupar Bridge earth-breaking ceremony on Feb 18

SEBUYAU: The earth-breaking ceremony of the Batang Lupar Bridge will be held on Feb 18 at a project site not far from the Sebuyau-Triso ferry crossing point here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to officiate at the event. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk