Drug abuse main cause
KUCHING: Seventy-three percent of domestic violence cases reported during the movement control order (MCO) period in the state had resulted from drugs abuse. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there were 104 cases in Jan this year, 80 cases in Feb, 60 cases in March and […]
More soldiers added to beef border security
KUCHING: The number of Malaysian soldiers along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border has been increased and they are complemented with technology to monitor and control the entry of illegal immigrants, many of whom travel along ‘rat trails’ to and from the state. First Infantry Division Commander, Major General Datuk Din Md Din Abu said since the imposition […]
Ministry fine-tuning long-term programme for homeless
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development is fine-tuning a proposal on a long-term programme for the homeless in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the proposed programme included providing shelter for the homeless community here. “The proposal will be submitted to the state Cabinet for approval because […]
Economy to face sharp slowdown as LI records largest drop in March
KUALA LUMPUR: The Leading Indicator (LI) for March 2020 recorded its largest monthly drop since November 1991, following the imposition of a two-week movement control order (MCO) beginning on March 18 to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said based on the […]
Business badly affected, say two owners
MIRI: Two business owners, who spoke to New Sarawak Tribune, have disclosed that they had been badly affected by the movement control order (MCO) that began on March 18. One, who wished to be identified only as Chua, said since the MCO was implemented, business at his eatery in Marina Square here had dropped by […]
Early Raya cheer for 53 needy families
KUCHING: Asteel Group brought early Hari Raya cheer to of 53 needy families in Kampung Muhibbah here. The recipients received donations of daily essential items comprising two bags of rice, cooking oil, sugar, salt, biscuits and noodles. Only a few representatives of the families were present at the handover ceremony held at Pusat Kebajikan PDK […]
Navigating business in the new norm
The current Covid-19 pandemic made us feel blessed with modern technologies of which became a necessity to us. As businesses closed down, we can still use online platforms to acquire food, logistics and other essential services. Businesses must try to understand their end-users The ongoing worldwide pandemic situation and the imposed lockdowns and movement control […]
SFC probing illegal hunting of wildlife
KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is currently investigating the illegal hunting of wildlife reported to have taken place in Sarawak. According to The Star on May 15, Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, an animal conservation activist group, alleged that the killings of wild animals occurred in the state and were carried out by a Sarawak […]
Stranded MM2H allowed to return
KUCHING: Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) members stranded overseas are allowed to return to Malaysia starting today (May 17), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said this was following the easing of the movement control order (MCO) imposed since March 18 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which had now been […]
92,000 Muslims have paid zakat fitrah
KUCHING: By the 21st day of Ramadan (May 14), some 92,000 Muslims throughout the state have fulfilled their zakat fitrah (personal tithe) totalling RM643,000 through the multiple online payment platforms. Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said with the availability of online payment platforms during the movement control […]
