THE state government is studying ways to prevent crocodile attacks on humans, especially the fishing community, along the rivers and coastal areas. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the government is concerned about the safety of the people since the number of crocodile
THE current status of the native courts of Sarawak (Mahkamah Bumiputera Sarawak) is being studied to restructure and to improve it. Political Secretary to Sarawak Premier Jefferson Jamit Unyat explained that a study entitled ‘The Restructure and Elevation of the native courts of Sarawak’ is still undergoing. He said that
KUCHING: The Borneo Beauties Next Top Model Final Showdown 2023 wowed the audience on Saturday night, showcasing the diversity, strength, and beauty of the Borneo community. The competition, which was held at HAUS Kuching, saw 18 models from two categories battling for the title. In the Borneo Plus Size Model
KUCHING: Residents in Batu Kitang state constituency are urged to be cautious around stray dogs as there were two rabies fatalities reported this month. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said that there was a rabies fatality case reported in Kampung Tematu involving a 24-year-old man on May 10 while
KUCHING: Swiftlet nest operators must possess a valid license and adhere to the established breeding regulations. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh clarified that the Sarawak Forestry Department (SFC) would only take action if any misconduct was identified. “Swallow farm operators who possess
KUCHING: Drones are being used to monitor protected forest areas and the species of plants and animals, while also preventing illegal activities. According to Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, the collection of various types of data through drone surveillance is vital for
KUCHING: SAVE Rivers is committed to preserving and conserving the Upper Baram Forest Area (UBFA) for the future of local generations. An area of 283,500 hectares or three times the area of Singapore with a population of around 4,000 should be protected for its local community, nature, sustainability and cultural
KUCHING: About 2,500 runners participated in the Kuching Rotary Charity Run 2023 which raised RM300,000 for charity. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri commended the Kuching Rotary Club and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for organising the charity run. “I know the club has always done charity
KUCHING: Young Sarawakians must have a good understanding of the laws of the land so that they can fight for the rights of Sarawak judiciously. In stating this Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said it is important they do so to have greater awareness on the rights provided for under
KUCHING: The interest rate hike by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) can have both positive and negative effects on businesses, opines an economist. Dr Moslem Anoar explained that the increased Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) would have ultimate impact towards specific industry, company size, and reliance on borrowed funds. “Additionally, the effectiveness
