KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian recently presented funds from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to two religious bodies. According to the Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, a total of RM1 million has been allocated to Qin San Yan Chinese Temple at Kampung
KANOWIT: The Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) has approved an allocation of RM100,000 for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Ngungun to repair its dining hall. According to Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana, the project will be carried out using the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) grant under the Ngemah constituency. “I hope that
KAPIT: The ‘Main Asal Dayak’ performance stole the spotlight during the Niti Daun parade, part of the Kapit Dayak Cultural Festival 2.0 (KDCF), held at Kapit Town Square yesterday (May 20). According to Councillor Martin Bilun, the Niti Daun KDCF contingent coordinator, this was the first time the performance was
SIBU: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) distributed a total of RM1mil in funds to the Sarawak Iban Annual Conference (SIAC) Methodist Church Sibu here on today (May 20). According to Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, the funds were distributed for the second phase
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee is open to the idea of temporarily opening Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to non-Bumiputera students for training cardiothoracic surgeons. However, he said the public needs to understand UiTM’s objectives and its ‘Bumiputera-only’ admission policy. “It is not
SIBU: Sarawak needs to move quickly to enhance its ability to master digital technology, which is highly relevant in the educational context currently. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah, said Sarawak is very rich in biodiversity data, which clearly has the potential to be developed, thus
SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that the uniqueness of the Dayak people in Sarawak lies in their cultural heritage and rich traditions. The Sarikei MP said that apart from being famous for their traditional longhouses, the Dayak community also possesses
SARIKEI: Mutual respect between religions, cultures and customs is essential in maintaining harmony among the various ethnic groups in Malaysia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that Ministry of National Unity, led by a Sarawakian MP Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, symbolises racial
SARIKEI: The federal government has through the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development allocated RM1.5 billion for the development of Sarawak in the 12th Malaysia Plan. According to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the funds will facilitate the planning and implementation of various efforts to create
KAPIT: Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat has refuted claims that inadequate sports facilities in Kapit led to its exclusion as a venue for the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). He said that the venue selection has been discussed thoroughly by the