KUCHING: In view of the coming Aidilfitri celebration, the public, especially women, have been reminded to be vigilant. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said extra attention must be given when in the kitchen. “I would like to remind the women busy with
KUCHING: The final decision on the operations of private kindergartens and childcare centres in the state lays with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Having said that, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister pointed out that a decision would be made
KUCHING: Longhouse fires are decreasing, thanks to various advocacy and education programmes as well as engagements with the longhouse folk. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman, who revealed this, said, “In 2019, there were 21 cases of longhouse fires and last year, there were 16 cases. From
KUCHING: Twelve public health clinics (KK) and one hall have been identified as vaccination centres (PPV) for rural folks in the northern area of Sarawak. State Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing told the New Sarawak Tribune on Sunday (May 9) that the centres would be operational in stages. The
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM370 million for the construction of the Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge that will connect Kuching and Samarahan. Work is estimated to complete in four years. The bridge would span 1.3km across Sungai Sarawak, with a vertical clearance of 26m. This was disclosed by Assistant Minister
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that stricter enforcement of the existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be implemented. The committee in a statement on Thursday (May 6) said, the decision was made after risk assessment and taking into consideration the current increasing trend of Covid-19 infection.
KUCHING: The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) has been lifted in Rumah Matthew, Lubok Pisang, Genega in Pakan district and Rumah Dangat, Sg Kawi, Bintangor in Maradong district. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement today (May 6) disclosed that the decision was made after the results of second
KUCHING: Nuzuluddin Abdul Razak hopes reports that highlight the community’s less fortunate will inspire many to act by lending a helping hand. The Astro Awani Borneo journalist said the public could do their part in other ways besides the usual donation of money. He spoke during the ‘Program Santun Kasih’
KUCHING: Five needy families here today received Hari Raya goodies from members of the media through ‘Program Santun Kasih’. The programme was a joint effort between Astro Awani Sarawak, Suara Sarawak and Borneo Channel. The families were previously highlighted by Astro Awani Sarawak and the five recipients were Faishul Hassan,
KUCHING: The move to revise the minimum wage is long overdue and very much needed, said an academician. Senior Lecturer and Head of Strategy, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Dr Nur Zaimah Ubaidillah pointed out the move would be beneficial for those living on minimum wage
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