KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Persatuan Peladang Negeri Sarawak (PPNS) has been encouraged to explore leasing planes to transport agricultural exports from the state to international markets. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised the necessity of marketing Sarawak’s produce beyond the state, particularly targeting markets
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM17 million for the construction of Persatuan Peladang Negeri Sarawak (PPNS) warehouse project here, which is expected to commence next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the funding for the construction of the project will
PADAWAN: Batuh Ayo holds significant potential to become a key tourism landmark for Kampung Sitang. In stating this Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil said its development augurs well with the tourism drive. “This effort aligns with the state government’s ongoing mission to boost the tourism sector in
GEDONG: Gedong is poised to become a model district despite being a full district for just three years with detailed development plans already in place and implementation well underway. In stating this, Special Representative to the Premier Datuk Seri Mohd Naroden Majais said he is confident in the district’s future,
LAWAS: Women need to be empowered, particularly in terms of their economic, safety, and health aspects, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Thus, he said the Wanita Dinamik@KPWKM Programme at Arena Lawas was created so that they can access accurate information and methods to improve their family’s
LUNDU: Thirteen landowners affected by the construction of the Selampit bridge here have received their compensation cheques. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang presented the cheques during a ceremony at the Lundu District Office recently. “In 2022, the initial project site was deemed unsuitable due to the need to demolish 13 homes,
The Sarawak government has committed to replacing and upgrading a total of 2,743 kilometres of ageing pipes across the state Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said RM1.083 billion has been allocated for the replacement and upgrading project, which will be implemented over a five-year period. “This will be
KUCHING: The Sarawak Heart Foundation will celebrate World Heart Day 2024 on September 29 (Sunday) at Taman Perpaduan here, also known as Reservoir Park. With the theme “Use Heart for Action,” this year’s event focuses on motivating all the countries in the world to develop its national action plan in
KUCHING: The opposition parties have yet to engage with the unity government about their rejection of the government’s draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on Members of Parliament (MPs) allocations, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He mentioned that, so far, the opposition’s rejection has only been conveyed
KUCHING: Universities in Malaysia are being called upon to take a leading role in providing education on social security protection, especially in the context of a rapidly digitalising world. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof highlighted that Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is currently the sole university offering education on