KUCHING: The Kuching Taekwondo & Self-Defence Club (WTF) held its first belt upgrading test of the year over the weekend at its Taman Heritage Training Centre in Petra Jaya. The session was officiated by Grandmaster Tan Check Joon, a national examiner from Taekwondo Malaysia (TM/WT). Coach-in-charge Tan Cheng Qiang extended
KUCHING: The Persatuan Kontraktor Melayu Malaysia (PKMM) Sarawak Branch has expressed its gratitude to the Sarawak government for contributing machinery and equipment to support local contractors. Its president Datuk Ismail Suut said that this initiative reflects the continuous commitment of the state government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi
SERIAN: Two lorry drivers were among 14 individuals arrested during Op Tapis Khas Sarawak conducted from Feb 26 to 28 in the district. Serian police chief Supt Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said the suspects were arrested by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from district police headquarters (IPD) personnel.
DEBAK: The rebuilding project of SJKC Chung Hua Debak has now reached approximately 60 per cent completion. Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the project is expected to be fully completed by June or July this year. “We have been informed
BETONG: Development projects under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) have now entered Phase Two, which focuses on socio-economic development. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said this follows the completion of Phase One, which previously concentrated on the implementation of basic infrastructure projects.
SARIKEI: The establishment of a digital room in schools is seen as a significant step in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in line with the rapid advancement of the digital and intelligent technology era. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the facility
KUCHING: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) on Saturday (Feb 28) announced a 6.15 per cent dividend for 2025 for both its conventional and shariah accounts, slightly down from 6.3 per cent in 2024, amid a weaker US dollar and moderate gains on Bursa Malaysia. Economists, however, say the returns remain
MUKAH: A total of 300 asnaf from 15 villages within the Daro constituency received contributions during the ‘Majlis Santunan Asnaf Ramadan Al-Mubarak 1447H’ event at Al-Muhsinin Mosque, Daro, on Saturday (Feb 28). The programme was organised to ease the burden of underprivileged families and ensure they are able to prepare
MUKAH: Firsthand inspections of healthcare facilities enable the ministry to formulate more targeted measures to enhance service delivery, particularly in rural areas, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Haniah, who is also Mukah Member of Parliament, said that conducting on-the-ground visits allows the ministry to assess actual conditions
PADAWAN: The people of Sarawak have been urged to continue giving their full support to development initiatives introduced by the Sarawak Government under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that throughout GPS’ administration, various development initiatives have
