TELANG USAN: The Sarawak government continues to be committed in ensuring that district office facilities in rural areas are on a par with those in the urban localities. State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said he fully understands the situation concerning the lack of facilities faced by the
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: July 22 is Sarawak Independence Day, a day that should be remembered by all and be placed in the school history textbooks for Sarawakians and Malaysians to learn. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Welbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that the date
KUCHING: Malaysia’s legendary Queen of Jazz Datuk Sheila Majid will be performing live at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on August 12 this year. The event organisers Firm Horizon Sdn Bhd and AL Activators Sdn Bhd said the ‘Sheila Majid Big Band Live in Kota
KUCHING: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is committed to promoting women’s leadership, enhancing skills development, advocating for social protection, addressing retirement support issues, and supporting refugees’ access to work opportunities. According to its vice president Syukri Sudari, the federation’s recent efforts in organising the National Summit on Women were aimed
KUCHING: A high-end Siong How Exclusive, the first for the brand, will be opening at La Promenade Mall in July this year. Hock Seng Lee (HSL) executive director Tony Yu said it will be the homegrown electrical and homewares franchise’s 14th outlet statewide and the beginning of its new ‘Siong How
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
