KUCHING: The temporary ban of its citizens by the Indonesian government from working in Malaysia is unfortunate news to the construction industry, says James Ha Tung In. Ha, who is chairman of Sarawak Building and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (SBCECA), believed that the freeze would cause the continuation of labour
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) wants to start institutionalising the engagement and collaboration mechanism with all industry players and training institutions to develop human talent in Sarawak. Minister, Datuk Roland Sagah said with the effort, institutions in the state will constantly get updated information on
KUCHING: Fishing net equipment worth about RM50,000 were handed over to the Sungai Apong Kotak Boat Fishermen Association by Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii and Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong. Kelvin said the equipment were to help alleviate fishermen pertaining to some of the economic impact of high inflation and
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) has been urged to resolve the delay in completing the 6th Mile and 7th Mile flyovers. “If any issue or delay arises, it is incumbent for JKR to engage with the contractors to explore alternate ways to ensure this project is completed in a timely manner,”
LUNDU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang is optimistic that the projects that were previously hindered in the constituency could be continued. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), prior to this matter, Billy held a working visit to Kampung Selampit together with the implementing agencies namely the Public
KUCHING: A political analyst says now is not the time to talk about the Deputy Prime Minister’s (DPM) post as it will not impact what is happening in the country currently. “They should think about how to manage the country. There are so many problems faced by the rakyat…address these
KANOWIT: Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana recently handed over a total of RM19,500 as academic incentives to 41 recipients in his constituency. In a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), he said the initiatives were given to students who excelled in their academic field. “These incentives also aim to
BAU: Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh has provided an allocation of RM300,000 through his rural transformation project (RTP) fund for the implementation of upgrading project involving the Pasar Tamu Paku here. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the allocation is to upgrade the roof structure and some facilities in the
SIMUNJAN: The areas of Kampung Kelka here, will come alive with the second edition of Pesta Ujud on July 23 to July 24. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), various exciting traditional sports activities and other events will be held including veterans football, fishing competition, slippery pole climbing,
KUCHING: Traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) in Sarawak plays a pivotal role in healthcare by integrating with modern medicine. Deputy Premier, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Ministry of Health has always been aware and supportive of the importance of TCM in Malaysia from the healthcare, economic, social-cultural
