GEDONG: The Sarawak government plans to set up its own commercial bank. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said by having its own commercial bank, Sarawak would be able to better help small and medium entrepreneurs in this state. “When our economy is growing, it will trigger
BINTANGOR: The newly built St James Church, here is now ready to serve its local Anglican community. The church was built through efforts of Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing who has presented funds from the allocation of the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) and also from the Unit for Other
BETING MARO: Kampung Tambak, Pusa, is the largest producer of gula apong, also known as nipah palm sugar, in Sarawak, said Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. He said this is because Kampung Tambak is the only village that produces such food products. “The demand for nipah palm sugar is not only in
BALEH: Plans are in the pipeline to build various roads in the Hulu Rajang parliamentary constituency for the people to enjoy the progress that has been planned by the federal and state governments. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said many
KUCHING: A total of 500 packets of bubur pedas were distributed at the Yayasan Sarawak office in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, here today. Present to distribute the porridge to Sarawak students from GENIUS@Pintar College, higher education institutions, Persatuan Mualaf Johor (Sarawak), and others was the Premier’s wife Puan Sri Datuk
KUCHING: Sarawak needs at least 21 more fire stations, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier explained that the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) had asked for more fire stations from the federal government. “It’s nothing new…I myself have constantly asked for (a) fire station in
SIMUNJAN: Telecommunications towers will be equipped with the latest transmitter equipment known as the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) for greater efficiency, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said his ministry through the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) will start installing the equipment on towers that have yet
KUCHING: AirAsia is offering additional midnight flights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to Kuching, Miri and Sibu. The additional flights are available a week before and after Raya, said the airline’s Sarawak affairs officer Hamdan Mohamad. He advised travellers to book return tickets
GEDONG: The Sarawak government plans to give a year-end bonus to Sarawak civil servants this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead of giving bonuses for the Hari Raya Aildifitri celebration, Sarawak would opt for year-end bonuses as the money could be used for children’s
GEDONG: The Gedong Mini Isthmus Project will transform the landscape of the district and the Simunjan area, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “This isthmus is actually quite similar to the Kuching Isthmus, which was developed by Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud
