SIBU: Sarawak recorded a significant decrease in the number of hardcore poor households in the e-Kasih data as of July 31 this year, with only 3,571 households. Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said in January 2023 the figure had stood at 30,346 households. “We
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially launched the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) here today (Aug 10). He said that among the benefits of the SCHB initiative is that senior citizens can undergo health screening as an early preventative measure. “Nowadays, we have many cases
SIBU: The Sarawak government has set aside RM25 million to help successful businesswomen expand their ventures to the global market. The fund, which was announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will be deposited into Affin Bank and then distributed to women entrepreneurs who apply for
SIBU: Around 500 participants took part in the multicultural cultural and arts parade in Sibu last night (August 9), marking the start of the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2024. The parade featured five contingents from various groups, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), clan associations, private sectors and government agencies. Leading the
SIBU: The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) continues to improve each year, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He noted that BCF is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Sibu, as it not only unites local cultures such as Chinese, Dayak and Malay but
SARIKEI: A traffic light will be installed at the junction leading to Jakar town as a short-term solution to address the concerns of people in the area, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said that the public have complained that vehicles can only access the town via
SIBU: The contractor is committed to ensuring that the Jalan Sibujaya to Jalan Kong Yit Khim road construction project is completed by November this year, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said that the expected completion will be ahead of the original schedule, which was expected in
SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) Malaysia. According to UTS vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, the MoU aims to promote collaborations between both parties in the areas of heritage protection, conservation
KAPIT: The 73km access road project to the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) Dam, from Nanga Mujong in Kapit to Sungai Dapu, is expected to complete according to schedule, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development elaborated that the
SIBU: The state-level National Day celebration with the theme ‘Jiwa Merdeka’ showcasing patriotism and national unity will be held here on Aug 31. According to Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai the theme has a deep meaning, reminding the people about the importance of fostering the