DARO: The Daro Festival 2022, which is scheduled to kick off from July 29 to Aug 7, has been postponed and will now be held from Aug 5 to 14 this year. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said there are 41 activities to be
KUCHING: Collaboration in the field of research and development (R&D) is crucial to unlock the potentials of Sarawak’s vast resources to uplift its economy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the country, Sarawak in particular, still had the space and untapped resources that could
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to cooperate with many other credible institutions worldwide in order for its research and development (R&D) products to be recognised, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the focus and emphasis on R&D products by the state government have borne fruit with
KUCHING: As a cancer advocacy group, Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) is in support of the government’s proposal to ban smoking and vaping for future generations. SCAN consultant haematologist and medical advisor Dr Chew Lee Ping said it is a known fact that smoking is one of
KUCHING: The roaring success of Mat Kilau on the silver screen is proof that there is a huge appetite for films based on local history. And Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar wants the local film industry to exploit this
KUCHING: The RM10 million Sungai Stakan flood mitigation project will begin soon, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said the project that will be implemented by the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) will alleviate and mitigate flooding including flash floods in the surrounding areas of Mile 7 in the
KUCHING: The local municipal councils are urged to deploy its own traffic wardens to issue compounds to drivers with traffic offences on the road within its jurisdiction areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said it could be implemented following the granting of rights by the Ministry of
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said a multi-agency data sharing system may be set up to weed out under-performing contractors. He said the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, of which he is Minister, will look into this to enable state agencies to know
KUCHING: Sarawak activist, Peter John Jaban, is dismayed that controversial Islamic preacher Syakir Nasoha has not been charged with making offensive comments against non-Muslims and their practises. He said the decision by the Attorney-General is especially troubling to the Dayaks in Malaysia and neighbouring Indonesia. “The decision was communicated by
KUCHING: The fast lanes for both directions (Kuching-Serian and Serian-Kuching) at the Mile 6 flyover here have opened for public road users since 5pm today. According to Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak in a notice issued today, prior to opening of the lanes, the contractor had continuously worked on in
