GEDONG: Sarawak has been recognised as the country’s economic powerhouse, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said those from Peninsular Malaysia had seen and recognised the economic potential of Sarawak. “Our state is strong, and they (officers) from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the
KUCHING: Pizza Hut Malaysia is offering the brand-new Spicy Krunch Pizza — a collaboration with one of Malaysia’s most iconic snacks, Mamee Monster, in conjunction with the celebration of Ramadan and Hari Raya. Unlike other pizza dishes, the Spicy Krunch Pizza puts incredible taste and sweet nostalgia on a pan
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of zakat (tithe) from Syarikat Sanjung Etika Sdn Bhd and Petronesa Group to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) during an Iftar ceremony at Dewan Jamilah, Yayasan Sarawak, here last night (April 6). The first zakat presentation amounting
KUCHING: Political analyst Professor James Chin has described the disclosure of the final report on the investigation of the ‘Double Six’ 1976 Sabah Airplane crash as a very good move by the federal government. He said the most important part was the government finally giving closure to this tragedy, which
SIMUNJAN: Councillors play an important role in ensuring that Sarawak government policies can be implemented at the grassroots level, says Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government added that appointing members of the council brought great honour and responsibility to themselves and the
BINTULU: The Bintulu Division Veterinary Services office will hold a vaccination programme for pet dogs for two days on April 8 and 9. According to a press release, the vaccination programme will start from 10 am to 3 pm at The Spring Mall here. “The programme will adopt a drive-thru
KUCHING: Sarawak’s autonomy to approve development projects costing less than RM50 million should expedite efforts to repair dilapidated schools and clinics in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised this to Sarawak Federal Secretary, Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan during the later’s courtesy visit at Wisma
LUNDU: Villagers whose roof of their houses had been affected by the recent storm in Kampung Temaga Dayak here will receive immediate assistance from the Sarawak government. Opar assemblyman, Billy Sujang who visited the house of a storm victim recently said that he would help to repair the damage by
KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is looking forward to working closely with the United Kingdom, the new partners in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to promote trade between the two countries. Its minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the ministry not only welcomes the
MIRI: The local community should support the Department of National Unity and National Integration (JPNIN) to mobilise the unity agenda. Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii Siew Sang said that JPNIN played an important role in spreading policies to strengthen the spirit of unity among multi-racial and religious communities. “I call on
