KUCHING: Fears over the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus have triggered a sudden surge in the sales of surgical face masks in town. Several visits to pharmacies at Jalan Song and Simpang Tiga, for example, revealed a drastic rush not only for surgical masks, but also hand sanitisers. A pharmacist,
KUCHING: Five types of face masks have been declared as price-controlled items under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has set the ceiling price for N95 type at RM100 per box or a retail price of RM6 per unit. For the tie-on
KUCHING: Amidst public worry about the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus across world, the Internet (especially social media) and various forms of telecommunication are awash with fake news and messages related to the crisis. This, of course, has triggered public panic in the country. A 33-year-old worker at Plaza Merdeka,
Some may not know that they have been infected with the virus because there are no symptoms like fever or coughing. KUCHING: Sarawakians who have just returned from China in the past two weeks are advised take several precautionary measures against the Coronavirus. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri
KUCHING: It is a nervous wait for 10 beauties vying for the Miss Cultural Harvest Festival 2020 title to be held on April 17 at the Sarawak Cultural Village. The 10 are Sarvina Serose, 24 (Bidayuh), Noris Gaing, 25 (Bidayuh), Nurelyana Baharin, 18 (Malay), Vivian Wong Li Tin, 17 (Chinese/Bidayuh),
KUCHING: The Chinese Embassy in Kuching is strongly advising Sarawakians to delay their plans to travel to China until the current epidemic passes. With the current health crisis in mainland China, its Consul-General Cheng Guangzhong said travelling to China within this emergency period may not be advisable. “For those who
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Sarawak will continue to support leaders that fight for Sarawak’s right. Illustrating the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as a true Sarawakian leader, Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee expressed that Sarawakians, particularly the Chinese community, were fortunate to
KUCHING: Police raided a premises in Batu Kawah on Tuesday, seizing various brands of contraband liquor and fireworks worth about RM70,800. The raiding party comprising members of Padawan IPD Task Force and Sarawak PGU Intelligence Unit swooped on the premises at MJC Commercial Centre around 4pm, said Padawan OCPD Supt
KUCHING: Some 8,505 applications have been received for the Sarawak Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) as at Jan 21. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said senior citizens from Kuching dominated the applications with 3,010 applicants. This was followed by Sibu (1,641), Miri (873),
KENYALANG GOLD CARD KUCHING: Senior citizens aged 60 and above can apply for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) if they have not done so. In making the call, State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah encouraged KGC applicants to start applying for the
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