SIBU: The State Planning Authority (SPA) has approved all three key phases of the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan, which now awaits the Premier of Sarawak’s official announcement. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the approval paves the way for the high-impact project to be implemented in a
KUCHING: Fifteen residents classified as ‘asnaf’ received assistance during the Satok Ramadan Tour and Ihsan Ramadan Programme, held at Surau Darul Uyuun, Kampung No.3, on Saturday. The programme, organized by the Satok PBB Religious Bureau, was officiated by Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Bhd and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki.
SIMANGGANG: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sri Aman District has acquired its first ambulance valued at RM200,000 to strengthen community healthcare services in rural areas. The new ambulance service was officially launched by Sri Aman Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie, at the organisation’s operations centre on Saturday
SAMARAHAN: Continuous development efforts are being carried out in Kampung Gumpey, Gedong, to strengthen community well-being and public amenities. Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, Rodiyah Sapiee said among the initiatives is a RM100,000 community hall upgrading project, which is currently awaiting final inspection. In addition, a RM14,000 canopy has been
SIBURAN: A total of 38 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involving an overall allocation of RM5 million, has been approved for the Tarat constituency, further strengthening the rural development agenda in the constituency. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the
KUCHING: Negotiations on the formula for the Special Grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, through the Technical Committee Meeting on the Malaysia 1963 Agreement (MA63), are expected to take place soon, ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Bhd and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki visited the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Masjid Darul Istiqlal, Kampung Sungai Maong, on Saturday (Feb 21) to check on flood victims’ welfare. The visit was held to meet and assist 65 victims from 18 families affected
KUCHING: Malaysia recorded 596 new tuberculosis (TB) cases as of Epidemiological Week 6, bringing the cumulative number of cases nationwide this year to 3,161, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a media statement, the ministry said Sabah recorded the highest number of cases at 755, followed by Selangor
SRI AMAN: The people of Bumi Kenyalang have been urged to continue promoting positive news about Sarawak to strengthen the state’s image, thereby boosting the confidence of investors, tourists, and outsiders in the state’s vast potential. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that in the era of
SIBU: Sarawak’s multicultural unity and harmony remain a cornerstone of the state’s continued progress, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. During his Chinese New Year walkabouts in the town, Tiong personally greeted relatives, friends, and local residents at 10 households over the past two