BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI SARIKEI: Positioned as a potential agricultural hub in Sarawak’s central region, Sarikei is set to leverage modern technology to enhance its agricultural productivity. Sarikei Division Resident Michael Ronnie Langgong emphasised the significant role of modern agricultural practices in increasing the output of agricultural products. “It can
SADONG JAYA: The community has been called upon to heighten their vigilance in response to the rising COVID-19 cases. Batang Sadong MP, Rodiyah Sapiee, emphasised the importance of following the Ministry of Health’s guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus. “The local community must remain cautious and always heed
SIBU: Several areas here will experience a scheduled water supply disruption on December 26. According to a notice from the Sibu Water Board (SWB), the water supply disruption is expected to last for four to eight hours, starting from 10 pm until completion. The affected areas listed are Bawang Assan,
KUCHING: A cheque amounting to RM46,400 was presented to SK Garland specifically allocated for the acquisition of smart interactive television systems. Special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong Feng Nian said the decision to provide this modern educational tool was driven by his belief in the power
KUCHING: The season of joy has come to brighten up the children from Rumah Kanak-Kanak Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah. The Christmas dinner programme organised by Kuching Love Book Association not only brought smiles to the children here but also magic, love, and togetherness with them. As Christmas is known as
KUCHING: The media fraternity today mourned the passing of Coma Smith, Sarawak’s former Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) radio announcer. Born on July 19, 1953, he passed away at 10.59 am this morning at the age of 70. Coma’s youngest daughter, Vannesa said her dad succumbed to a heart attack. “My
MIRI: Miri City Council is offering a 50 per cent discount for vehicle owners to settle any of their car parking compounds promptly by Dec 31. In its statement, it said cases where Letters Of Demand (LOD) had been served or pending legal actions would not be able to enjoy
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: A Youth Community Programme focusing on transforming kitchen waste into compost and soap attracted 100 participants at the Igan Community Hall on Thursday (Dec 21). The event, a collaboration between the Science, Plantation, and Agrotechnology Study Center of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Campus and
KUCHING: PETROSNiaga, the appointed distributor for subsidised LPG gas in Sarawak, has announced an investment exceeding RM50 million in strengthening its supply network, enhancing storage facilities, and improving logistics operations throughout the state. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi clarified that the state government will not absorb any
PUSA: The Sarawak government has allocated RM6.7 billion under the Sarawak State Development Corporation (PKNS) to assist existing and potential entrepreneurs. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor mentioned that the financial aid was provided to local entrepreneurs without imposing any interest. He stated that the initiative aligns with the Sarawak government’s