Friday, 2 January 2026

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RMR1M houses for another 67,000

KUCHING: The state government is planning to expand the Rumah Mesra Rakyat 1 Malaysia (RMR1M) project in Sungai Midin to cater for about 67,000 applicants throughout the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government has developed the RMR1M in Kampung Baru in Sibu, and

Joint efforts to lift people’s incomes

KUCHING: The state government will work with industry players, universities as well as government agencies on the fishery research to provide better economic income for the people. Petra Jaya incumbent Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this was one of the government focuses to provide better income for

96 RSR personnel promoted

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 96 members of the Royal Signals Regiment (RSR) received new ranks from First Malaysian Infantry Division Commander, Major-General Datuk Stephen Mundaw during a ceremony held at Kem Muara Tuang here, yesterday. The recipients comprised a lieutenant who was promoted to captain, two Level 2 Warrant

A platform to buy products at cheaper prices

KUCHING: The “Jualan Sentuhan Rakyat” programme is a platform for the public to buy household products at cheaper prices. According to Minister of Works, Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof, the programme at Kampung Lintang Petra Jaya here yesterday was a National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS) collaboration between Petra Jaya Service Centre

Over 7,000 S’wak police on duty during GE14

    KUCHING: A total of 7,041 policemen will be deployed throughout the state for the 14th General Election (GE14). According to State Police Commissioner Datuk Seri Amer Awal, of the number, a total of 4,866 senior police officers would start their duty on the nomination day (today) at 31

More than RM646 mln spent to train youths, construction personnel

KUCHING: Since 1997, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia has spent more than RM646 million to train youths and constructions personnel at six Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) centres nationwide. According to Works Minister, Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof, almost RM52 million was spent last year on the training compared to

SDAC celebrates opening of new Ford dealer facility

KUCHING: Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), Ford Motor Company’s exclusive distribution partner in Malaysia, celebrated the opening of a new Ford dealer facility, Sime Darby Auto Connexion Kuching, yesterday. The Kuching showroom is designed with Ford’s global Brand@Retail standard, housing sales, service and spare parts under one roof to meet

Larry faces uphill task in Julau

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Dr. James Masing Jemut who is also Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president, is puzzled as to why Larry Sng wants to stand in Julau when he is not even a local there. According to him, it will be an uphill battle for Larry to

PH hands over new deal agreement to S’wak BN

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) handed over two copies of the new deal agreement to the State Government, through the Chief Minister’s Office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, yesterday. PH Sarawak Chairman Chong Chieng Jen handed over the agreement and a letter addressing to the Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Dr Abang

Success spurs GIATMARA to expand

KUCHING: GIATMARA will expand their Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) to the public housing community after the successful implementation on Tahfiz schools. According to GIATMARA deputy executive officer, Ahmad Hamdi Ibrahim, the government aims to empower and provide the necessary skills to the people through TVET as the mainstream