Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Deputy Premier grants more aid rural projects

LIMBANG: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan recently handed out additional grants for Minor Rural Projects (MRP) to those who applied last year but hadn’t received them yet. Awang Tengah said that he had to ask Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for more funds

MP presents grants of RM207,700 to 22 associations

SIMANGGANG: Contributions totalling RM207,700 have been handed over to 22 associations, including 12 village security and development committees (JKKK) of Sri Aman division by Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi. During the handing over, Doris said the contributions in the form of Outright Grant cheques were also given

Trusan town focuses on business and tourism sectors

LAWAS: The redevelopment of Trusan town continues to be fully intensified in efforts to improve the business sector as well as tourism based on culture and the environment here. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the beauty of nature that is rich with flora and fauna can

Bandar Kuching MP presents awards to 170 students 

KUCHING: A total of 170 students received the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Awards from Bandar Kuching Parliamentary constituency office here, yesterday. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr Kelvin Yii said this year was the second year that his office provided the SPM Awards as an encouragement. “Congratulations to 170 students for

Kuching-Pontianak flights resuming soon

PONTIANAK: The direct flight route from Kuching to Pontianak will resume after it has received approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transport. The Governor of West Kalimantan, Bapak Sutarmidji M.Hum, said that this matter had been discussed with the management of AirAsia through a video call recently. “The decision now

Bintulu’s green goal through RAS programme

BINTULU: Bintulu is aiming to become a Low Carbon Industry City through the implementation of the ‘1 Rakan Alam Sekitar (RAS) 1 Pokok’ programme. This initiative, led by the Environment Department and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), aims to promote a greener and more environmentally friendly industrial area in the

Political stability contributes to Sarawak’s achievement as high-income state

MIRI: Sarawak’s attainment of high-income status in Malaysia can be attributed to the political stability experienced in the state, according to Datuk Rosey Yunus. The Sarawak Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development expressed pride in the achievement, referencing a statement made by Dr Apurva Sanghi, the World

Youth Forum competition encourages critical thinking, creativity

MIRI: The state-level Youth Forum competition here has been hailed as a valuable platform for nurturing the creative and critical thinking skills of the youth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that these skills are crucial for Sarawak’s advancement and prosperity by 2030, aligning with

Empowering SMEs through entrepreneur’s facility

KUCHING: The Anjung Usahawan Kampung Ladang Baru facility in Lawas stands as a testament to Sarawak’s dedication to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises and cultivating a vibrant business ecosystem. Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), in a statement said, the facility targets to nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship among locals and

DUNs can adopt code of ethics: Junaidi

KUCHING: State Legislative Assemblies (DUN) in the country are free to decide if they should adopt the proposed Code of Ethics for MPs. Senate president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said when the Code of Ethics is eventually implemented in parliament, it will only involve the MPs. “So