Author: Nurin Yusrina

Parents still reluctant to see schools reopen

KUCHING: Given the current outbreak of the Covid-19 Delta strain, parents are divided on whether or not to send their children to school. The majority of them do not want to risk the safety of their children. Hamzah Rambili, 39, opposed the reopening of schools as he believed that it

Give us a break, businesses tell food delivery platforms

Many traders have backed Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the federal Domestic Trader and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister, in his decision to examine the charge rate for two major food delivery companies (p-hailing), Foodpanda Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Grab Malaysia. Umierah Ariffin, 32, the manager of Mami Cendol, said the

A quieter 33rd Kuching City Day due to pandemic

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has toned down its 33rd Kuching City Day this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. In his message in conjunction with the annual City Day on Sunday (Aug 1), Wee said the decision to tone down the celebration

50 given food aid under Ukas Ziarah event

KUCHING: A total of 50 recipients received contributions in the form of food essentials under the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) Ziarah programme which was held yesterday. Repok Assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii remarked that the food contribution is crucial in addressing the needs of the people during Phase

Market’s reopening delights residents

KUCHING: Regular clients and visitors to Uptown Night Market here have voiced their delight at the market’s reopening, noting that they can now eat the food that they have been craving. Maselia Saee, a 33-year-old production operator, said she was looking forward to the reopening as she has been craving

Night market traders welcome reopening

KUCHING: Many vendors, including those at Uptown night market here are delighted by the reopening of eateries and businesses during phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Amy Farahana Arbi, 21, owner of Amy Beauty, expressed her excitement at the reopening of Uptown after over two months of closure,

Get vaccinated, Sibu folk told

KUCHING: An operation by the Sibu Health Department to ensure that no one is left out from being vaccinated is underway, and no appointment is needed. “Those who have not been vaccinated need only bring their identification card (IC) or, in the case of a foreign worker, their passport (even

Leaders risk fines if lax on SOPs

KUCHING: Community leaders have been told to ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in their longhouses or villages or risk being fined. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas issued the warning in his speech at a community policing workshop for 49 community leaders yesterday (July 25).

Dine-in customers come slowly

KUCHING: Food operators are slowly recovering under phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) that began recently. The owner of 126 Laksa, Tung Pei Sin expressed her delight at the resumption of dine-in service, claiming that her shop had made more sales since the dine-in ban was lifted. “During

State Independence Day not dampened by pandemic

Sarawak Day is a memorable day for all Sarawakians as it commemorates Sarawak’s independence from British colonialism on July 22, 1963. It has been five years since it was declared a public holiday by former chief minister Pehin Seri Adenan Satem and Sarawakians have celebrated it with full vigour. However,