KUCHING: Contractors in the state are urged to provide fresh graduates from technical institutions and universities with opportunities to work on project sites. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it is crucial to cultivate and enhance the skills of technical manpower among the locals for the
Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Hope Place Kuching continues to help the needy. Founder Kelvin Wan said the charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) strove to help as many needy people as possible come rain or shine. However, Hope Place is highly dependent on public contributions and various forms
KUCHING: Over 200,842 food baskets worth RM17.4 million have been distributed to households affected by the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) as of July 18. This was revealed by Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Monday (July 19). The food
SAMARAHAN: The Community Pantry project undertaken by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and its strategic partners is a manifestation of public kindness and an exemplary act. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the initiative exhibits how Sarawakians truly care for one
KUCHING: Social activities that resulted in people letting their guard down while interacting with others were found to have contributed towards the transmission of Covid-19. Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said while strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist for the public to comply with and respect, there are still complacency
KUCHING: Mutation in virus commonly occurs and sometimes makes it weaker, but the mutation of coronavirus into the Delta variant (B.1 617.2) unfortunately has made it even more dangerous. A consultant paediatrician and neonatologist Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin said the mutation which occurred on the virus’ antigen or spike
KUCHING: A medical expert has expressed concern over the country’s high reliance on vaccination in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic. Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, consultant paediatrician and neonatologist based at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital pointed out that find-test-trace-isolate-support (FTTIS) method continues to be crucial and formed the basics
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that dine-ins at eateries will be allowed statewide from Friday (July 16). The decision was made after SDMC, together with the Local Government and Housing Ministry (MLGH), updated the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan
KUCHING: The Health Department has declared the emergence of two new clusters – the Salak Land Cluster in Kuching and the Sebayor Cluster in Samarahan. The Salak Land Cluster is a workplace cluster detected at a private control and safety company in Jalan Pustaka, Salak Land, Petra Jaya in Kuching
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 363 new Covid-19 cases today, a slight increase compared to Wednesday’s 289 cases. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Kuching accounted for 137 cases; Lundu (120); Sibu (21); Subis (14) and Kapit (11). There were eight cases recorded in Miri, Samarahan and Meradong respectively; Serian (seven); five
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