KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is proposing that a big developer group consider setting up a star-rated hotel under its jurisdiction as part of its oncoming huge project. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said such a facility is very much needed, especially when institutions of higher learning like Universiti
SIBU: An E-waste (electrical and electronic waste) Recycle Campaign will be held in conjunction with the Love Earth Day programme 2023 at the shaded car parks in front of Wisma Sanyan on July 1. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in a statement yesterday (June 16) said the campaign would take place
MIRI: Members of the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) are eligible to claim an allowance for their health check-ups. According to the its president Chai Chon Chin, each member can request reimbursement of up to RM200 for their annual check-up, which can be claimed once a year. To redeem the
KUCHING: Acer Malaysia’s subsidiary, Acerpure, has launched a new water purifier called Acerpure Aqua WP1 which is designed for modern lifestyles. In the company’s press statement today, the Acerpure Aqua WP1 fits seamlessly into any corner of your house or office. It comes with a detachable 8.7-liter water tank, eliminating
MIRI: The Greater Miri Development Master Plan is a comprehensive framework that guides the efficient use of natural resources, the establishment of infrastructure, utilities, and facilities to cater to the needs of the local population. State Transport Minister, Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin, said that the master plan envisions a
KUCHING: The appointment of representatives or members in the lnland Revenue Board (IRB) for Sarawak and Sabah is fair, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The state Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said that Sarawak should have liberty and power to appoint their representatives as board members of
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI KUCHING: The involvement of the community as a conveyer of authentic information in channelling views and current issues to the government is encouraged. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said that the dissemination of information does not only involve community and tribal leaders.
BELURU: Sarawak state civil servants (PANS) appointed under the Contribution Based Positions (JBC) service scheme are now eligible to be considered for promotions. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that Sarawak civil servants under the JBC service scheme are eligible to enjoy promotions to broaden their career
BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: Being in a panic situation when facing a fire outbreak is among the causes of failed fire prevention at the early stage. The director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, Datuk Khirudin Drahman stated that in the event of a fire, there was no need
SIBU: The Sarawak Bus Transport Company Association, represented by advisor Lau Khing Seng, has recently applied for the implementation of the RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Programme for the Sibu-Kapit route. Lau said the application was submitted several months ago and is currently pending approval. “We are still waiting for
