BY KAREN MASING & LAKESH KUMAR KUCHING: Over 3,000 guests, including members of the public attended the Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri event at the Waterfront Hotel here on Sunday. Distinguished guests in attendance included Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Women,
SRI AMAN: Kampung Melayu Lubok Antu is set to experience a surge in development following the announcement of substantial allocations by Sarawak International Trade, Industry and Investment Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh. He said that there are two significant allocations for the development of the area, including RM30,000
SARIKEI: Residents of Kampung Jerijih involved in the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) have been urged not to sell their land lots to ensure long-term benefits, including the chance to own homes. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Sarawak government has allocated
SIBU: All alumni of Sacred Heart School carry the title of a Knight of Sacred Heart School Old Students’ Association (SHOSA), symbolising a lifelong duty to the school, says its president Penghulu Yong King Sung. “The title is not merely an honorary designation; it is a call to duty –
SONG: Immediate repair works on hazardous slopes and landslide-hit areas along Jalan Sipan/Temalat must be expedited to ensure public safety, especially ahead of the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister stressed that although the road falls under the jurisdiction of the state government,
BALEH: The cascading power dam project in the Gaat area is set to be a game-changer for local development and connectivity. Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said unlike large-scale projects such as the Murum Dam, the cascading dam will require less land and promises greater integration with the
SPAOH: Flood victims who have yet to receive financial aid from the government have been urged to remain patient, as the disbursement process is still underway. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas explained that the Resident and District Offices are currently verifying data to ensure payments are properly processed.
MARUDI: The construction of longhouses here is a key focus among elected representatives to ensure rural communities are not left behind in the state’s development and progress. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala, said the initiative aligns with the state government’s
KUCHING: The increase in tariffs by the United States of America (USA) on Malaysian goods is expected to have an impact on Sarawak’s trade performance, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the downstream processing of commodities such as palm oil, timber and specialised manufacturing products. Sarawak Patriots Association
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is bringing back its rural youth empowerment initiative, ‘Youth for Hope, Action and Rural Vitality Through Empowerment and Sustainability 2.0 (Y-HARVEST 2.0)’, which will take place from May 9 to 11 at Kampung Tambirat, Asajaya. The three-day programme is designed to bridge the urban-rural divide