KUCHING: Engagement between the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development with stakeholders and MPs will be held before amendment to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 is tabled in Parliament. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said normally before a proposed legislation is tabled in Parliament, the ministry will
KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng is all for the idea of setting up a casino here. He said having a casino may be controversial but a bold move which will spur the state’s tourism and hospitality industry manifolds. “I am coming out in support because of the economic spin-offs
KUCHING: All Sarawakians should start to understand climate change and the global warming that hits the earth, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said an event such as Earth Hour is so important because it creates awareness not just in other places in the world but also
KUCHING: Five environmentally friendly gazebos built at the Semariang Cemetery here will provide convenience to visitors said Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He said that the gazebo is equipped with innovative features that have solar technology to produce lighting at night, including design
KUCHING: As of February 28, 2023, a total of 227 sites out of the total target of 587 5G sites have been completed by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) in Sarawak. In a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Communications and Digital Minister, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil said, these
KUCHING: The state level Gawai Dayak celebration for 2023 will continue to be held as one of the events in the celebration of 60th Anniversary Sarawak Independence Day. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said three main events will be held in conjunction with this year’s celebration
KUCHING: The project to upgrade the Sekuau Water Plant in Selangau, Sibu, is now at the detailed design stage by consultants appointed by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the Deputy Prime Minister who is also the Minister of
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng compounded by the council traffic warden recently, in which paid up and admitted his wrongdoing. In his social media post, Wee said a complaint was raised by Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong regarding Wee’s official vehicle which was parked along
KUCHING: Food traders at Stutong Ramadan Bazaar here are the gastronomy ambassadors for the city of Kuching to introduce Sarawak to foreign tourists through the food available in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with a bazaar like this, traders could increase their income
KUCHING: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has plans to offer a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine course at its Bintulu Campus. Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, said that the offering of this programme is a duplication of the existing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme at the Serdang Campus.
