KUCHING: Seven water supply projects implemented by state governments through federal loans are expected to be completed this year, says Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking to reporters after a sacrificial ritual programme at the residence of the community head of Tupong Jaya, Dawi Saifuddin, here today, Fadillah
KUCHING: More than 120 cows were donated for the ibadah korban (sacrificial ritual) in the Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency. Deputy Prime Minister and Petra Jaya Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, contributed 58 cows himself, while the rest were sponsored by state assemblymen. He said the programme, which spanned
KUCHING: Sarawak is grappling with a critical shortage of veterinarians, with only 15 professionals available to serve a population of over 2.5 million people. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said the situation underscores the urgent need to strengthen the state’s veterinary
KUCHING: Sarawak is now producing its own corned beef under the Sara-Bif brand and other downstream food products as part of its initiative to strengthen the agriculture supply chain. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the move aligned with efforts to
PUSA: The Mantar Gawai Dayak celebration for the Beting Maro constituency was held in a lively atmosphere at Munggu Ruan Longhouse, Muton Undai, recently. The event was organised by the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Undai in collaboration with the Beting Maro constituency service centre, the Batang Lupar
LUNDU: In the spirit of Gawai and community solidarity, the Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) rolled out a major outreach programme today at Rumah Panjang Kangka, delivering tangible aid, fire safety tools, and psychosocial support to nearly 200 rural residents. Held under the Program Khidmat Komuniti dan Jelajah Kasih Pusat Sokongan
KUCHING: As Malaysians usher in the festive seasons of Kaamatan and Gawai, Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has called on the nation to celebrate these cherished harvest festivals in the true spirit of Madani. Extending his greetings to Malaysians, particularly the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Rungus, Iban, Bidayuh,
KUCHING: Building upon its existing policy and regulatory frameworks, Sarawak is in the final stages of completing its Carbon Plan, a key component aimed at facilitating carbon market investments in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Carbon Plan will offer a detailed implementation
KUCHING: Sarawak has surpassed its 2030 target of 60 per cent renewables energy in its installed power capacity ahead of schedule, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak’s progress in renewable energy has positioned the state as a regional leader. “In the realm of
MORE than half of state-funded project contracts were awarded to Bumiputera players in the first quarter of 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this reflects the Sarawak Government’s steadfast commitment to empower Bumiputera contractors. In his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on
