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
KUCHING: Indonesia welcomes the Employment Recalibration Plan 2.0 (RTK2.0) which allows its people in Sarawak to continue to work in various sectors with valid documents. Consul-General of Republic of Indonesia Raden Sigit Witjaksono said the programme is good as it allows Indonesians to work legally and that the consulate has
KUCHING: Telecommunication service providers and industry players are needed to improve accessibility and connectivity to the internet across Sarawak, especially within the interior of the region. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said should more telco service providers come in, it will speed up the connectivity, not just
KUCHING: The Kuching Festival’s Martial Arts Display went with full power as around 1,119 people participated to display the beauty and grace of various martial arts forms. A total of 16 martial arts organisations, including the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), were on the field to showcase their skills in self-defense while
PADAWAN: The Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) is taking a strong stance against food and beverage businesses that don’t keep their premises clean. PMC chairman Tan Kai said that if food premises don’t follow personal hygiene rules like keeping nails short and wearing proper clothes, they could be fined RM100 for
