JULAU: Smallholders need to be well informed of current development and direction of the country’s pepper industry and the support schemes and services provided thanks to the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB). The board’s chairman Datuk Any Ngau said this helps smallholders to get accurate and up-to-date information especially on the
KUCHING: Politicising issues such as on the National Day will only divide citizens and compromise the spirit of unity among the multiracial community in Malaysia. National Council of Professors (MPN) Senior Fellow Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir urged political parties to therefore steer clear of any racial, religious and state-related sentiments
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) has strongly condemned the act of illegal dumping in several building blocks within the MJC areas. PMC chairman Tan Kai noted widespread complaints concerning two primary issues: increased garbage around designated bins and the lack of cleanliness in those areas. He explained that while
Sarawak’s inaugural Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) made its debut on the road for an engineering run at Kuching Isthmus on yesterday (Aug 23). The planned Prototype ART Engineering Run, initially scheduled for 9am, was delayed until 4.15pm due to heavy rainfall. The test run covered two circuits on the road,
BALINGIAN: More than 200 SJK Chung Hua students, parents and the local community came together for the Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Campaign (KMJG) here yesterday. The ceremony jointly organised by the Information Department (JaPen) and SJK Chung Hua was officiated by the Administrative Officer of the Balingian Sub-District Office, Dominic Ahjun.
KUCHING: The Sarawak government intends to create more protected areas with over 1 million hectares of terrestrial areas and over 1.6 million hectares of marine landscape. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with this, Sarawak will have the largest protected area system in Malaysia, under the
KUCHING: Leave it to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) top leadership to provide response about the merger between Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has dispelled the notion that the growth of oil palm plantations is threatening the orangutan population in the state. He said a decline in the orangutan population in Sarawak had actually occurred before the 1960s. “From the historical record and
KUCHING: The preservation of cultures, traditions and conservation of nature is significant as it brings socio-economic value to the indigenous communities in Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office Datuk Gerawat Gala emphasised that if all three aspects are maintained, it will prosper the native communities. He said as Sarawak
MIRI: Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch has visited two unfortunate families with poor socio-economic background in Tudan Desaras. MRC Miri Branch Welfare, Health & Community Sub-Committee chairperson Dr Uma Devi led a group of five volunteers to donate supplies and necessities to the families. They brought along English story