BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Religious and ethnic differences do not deter the residents of Mukah from celebrating Christmas together. According to Penghulu Henry Lee Liong Ing, he and others made a Christmas visit to the home of Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine recently. “This is to strengthen the bonds of
KUCHING: The priority of the government for 2024 should be to pay off national debts, said Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan. He said the issue of national debt is of great urgency as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in early January 2023 that national debt, including
KUCHING: The JingleWish Festival at Canaan Square here stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to fostering a thriving start-up ecosystem for young entrepreneurs. SME Sarawak president Jordan Ong said the festival ,which received support from SME Sarawak, was committed to its mission of bolstering young entrepreneurs and start-ups
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has presented a cheque for RM134,920 to SJK Sam Hap Hin, Jalan Liu Shan Bang, Kota Sentosa. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said this contribution would significantly enhance the learning environment by funding the purchase of new tables and chairs for the teachers
KUCHING: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will re-schedule the collection hours of rubbish at all four zones under its jurisdiction with effect from Jan 1, 2024. SMC, in a statement, said they are committed to provide efficient and effective municipal solid wastes collection with full cooperation from its communities, businesses and
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), in conjunction with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department, has partnered with the Unit Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat (SPH) of Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading to organize several programs aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in rural areas. According to a statement from Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading (KKMG), this
BINTANGOR: Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing witnessed the handover session of the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project site recently. The implementation of the RTP is under the supervision of the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Sarikei Division for the construction of a new bridge on Kebun Sungai Rayah Bintangor
KUCHING: The RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Subsidy Programme will now take a route of not more than 40km and it will start on Jan 1, 2024. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said it is timely for the state government to review the subsidy model so that the
By Tang Jen Chuan Navigating life with electronics In the 21st century, electronic devices have become ubiquitous, seamlessly integrating into nearly every aspect of our existence. The smartphone, a pocket-sized marvel, serves as a prime example, acting as a communication hub, a resource for information, and a gateway to global
SARIKEI: A total of RM200,000 has been allocated under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) programme for the upgrading of the Meranti basketball court here. The contract was handed over by Sarikei District Council assistant engineer Joviana Joklin, to the respective contractor and witnessed by Kapitan Ling Dien Yong, representing Datuk
