KUCHING: The state fund of about RM31 billion should be utilised for the development of the state by providing the need of the people, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. According to him, there could be a chance of losing in the
KUCHING: The formation of GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) is a good move especially in collaborating with the Federal Government for the betterment of the state and its people. This was pointed out by Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during an interview by
KUCHING: A total of RM500,000 sales is targeted by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) for this year’s Jualan Jimat Belanja Aidilfitri which begins on June 13-17, 2018 at seven locations statewide. Speaking to reporters after the launching of 2018 Jualan Jimat Belanja Aidilfitri at Medan Niaga Satok here yesterday,
KUCHING: The four components of Barisan Nasional (BN) Sarawak – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Sarawak (PBB), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) – have made an unanimous decision to leave Barisan Nasional (BN) and form a new coalition of Sarawak-based parties called
KUCHING: The production ‘Puteri Gunung Ledang: A Swinburne Musical’ is back with its second edition to excite theatre lovers in the city while reaching out to communities especially women and family institution through the appreciation of arts and culture in Sarawak. This was unveiled during a press conference with the
KUCHING: An allocation worth RM150 million has been approved by the State government to build a new water pipeline in Asajaya, Sadong Jaya, Sebuyau, Simunjan and Sebangan. According to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg, the water pipeline system in Kota Samarahan area was too old and
KUCHING: The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, HE Rusdi Kirana, yesterday officiated at the opening of 18 new registered Community Learning Centres (CLCs) in Sarawak. According to Rusdi, there are now 52 CLCs built in the plantations in the state. “There are around 20 to 40 pupils at each
KUCHING: In conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2018, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) launched a two-weeks long Hari Raya Aidilfitri Enforcement Operation, from 8 June to 24 June 2018. Member of Parliament for Stampin, Chong Chieng Jen said that the aim of the ops is to ensure the road journey
KUCHING: The State government welfare assistance will continue despite changes of administration at the federal level. Assistant Minister of Rural Electricity, Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the welfare assistance will continue to be provided to those who qualify for it. “ The state government will continue its welfare assistance and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Samarahan Bridge is now officially open for the public and set to spur the economic activities in the local areas. According to Assistant Minister of Coastal Road Datuk Julaihi Narawi, the bridge is part of the rural connectivity which is important to connect urban and rural
