LIMBANG: The Limbang Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is still attempting to persuade Brunei Darussalam to temporarily open its borders. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Information Unit (UKAS) today, Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the opening of the
LAWAS: Muslims should not be influenced by heretical teachings and hearsay on social media as it will tarnish Islam itself, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He called on them to move forward and stand on the same level as other communities in line with changing times
GEDONG: Villages here have the potential to be developed as modern agriculture areas using the latest farming technology, once the basic infrastructures in Gedong have been completed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this at the closing ceremony of ‘Jelajah Ramadan RTM Kuching’ at Dewan Datuk
KUCHING: Sarawak has received the Al-Quran in braille to assist the visually impaired to improve on reading and memorising the holy book. The Malaysian Huffaz Association, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, has been proactive in helping the poor and disabled groups across the country, encouraging them to read and memorise the
BAU: Three siblings hope to continue their education after dropping out of school for being stateless citizens. The siblings, Ila Willy (17), Ivy Willy (14) and Bryan Macklaren Willy (11) also had to stop school because their parents could not afford to pay the school fees. Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak
SERIAN: Mongkos has potential to be developed as a commercial agriculture area, says Deputy Minister II for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Martin Ben. He said the state government would work to change from traditional agriculture, which is still being practiced, to modern agriculture, which utilises technology. “We will
KUCHING: Five hundred containers filled with delicious bubur lambuk were distributed to policemen here. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah and Persatuan Keluarga Polis (PERKEP) Kuching chairperson Emmy Suin handed out the porridge in conjunction with the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Heads of department, police station chiefs and the media
KUCHING: The state government may create a channel for the public, especially netizens, to lodge complaints if they suspect that development projects are not following specifications or being delayed. This was revealed by Minister in the Premier’s Office (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS)) Datuk Abdullah Saidol.
PADAWAN: The Persatuan Segu Bunuk Penrissen (PSBP) will assist surrounding villages to preserve the image and culture of Bidayuh Segu Bunuk. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said the establishment of the association could help the Segu Bunuk people to thrive in various aspects of development. He noted that the
PADAWAN: The government should re-consider the decision to increase the minimum wage of RM1,500 which will take effect in May. Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said the implementation would burden some small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those who have just started their businesses. Moreover, he