Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

City council pledges to deliver quality services

MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) will continue to deliver quality services to Mirians despite the challenges brought about by Covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the council had made several improvements on their service delivery in order to meet the high expectations of Mirians. “Despite the difficult

SOPs for Wesak, Gawai Dayak out tomorrow

KUCHING: The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Wesak Day and Gawai Dayak celebrations will be officially released and circulated tomorrow. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today stated that the SOPs will be issued by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) through its official website. The committee also

Two more longhouses placed under EMCO

KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) was implemented at two more longhouses in the state from Sunday (May 16) until May 29. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement today said that the two longhouses in Saratok district were Rumah (Rh) Entingi Nanga Ingu Kabo Krian and Rh

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Another new cluster declared in Kuching district

KUCHING: The State Health Department has declared a new cluster dubbed the Kampung Boyan cluster in Kuching district on Sunday (May 16). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement, said that it was a community cluster detected involving three families in Kampung Boyan. “Of the 69 individuals who were

There’s room for improvement in youth development

KUCHING: The government must build a platform for the youth to perform and excel in order for them to contribute back to the society. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth secretary-general Milton Foo noted that there is still room to improve on in regard to the development and empowerment of

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Representation from Sarawak crucial inclusion in empowering the nation’s youth

KUCHING: It is crucial that the voices and representation from Sarawak be included in efforts to empower the nation’s youth, said Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth chief stated that the federal government’s commitment to empower the nation’s youth was a shared effort. He was commenting

Govt values youth in nation building

KUCHING: The government’s firm commitment to continue empowering the youth shows the great value placed upon the youth as national asset in nation building, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports said this in support of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s recent announcement on how

One day Hari Raya celebration a let-down, but also good move

KUCHING: The recent announcement on the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which is only allowed on the first day, has received mixed reactions from members of the public who are looking forward to having a moderate celebration with their loved ones. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee, on Monday (May 10),

Business much better now compared to last year

KUCHING: Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and Aidilfitri celebration restrictions, many shoppers are still flooding the shopping malls here.  Businesses like Syarikat Naazimudin that specialises in traditional Malay clothing, ranging from baju kurung, baju Melayu and jubah to songket and songkok, are benefitting from the continuous stream. Nur Farhana, 24, a

ICU beds near-critical shortage

KUCHING:  The number of beds available at the intensive care units (ICUs) in hospitals throughout the state has reached a critical stage.  This was revealed by State Health Director Dr Chin Zin Hing on Monday (May 10). He urged the public to take precautionary measures seriously. He also reminded the