KUCHING: A ceremony at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) hall today (Feb 11) saw 408 civil servants honoured with the Loyal Service Medals (Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia) for their excellent service. According to a report by TVS, the medal presentation was officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) conducted an emergency response drill today (Feb 11) at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg to test traffic warden readiness for major traffic light failures. In its Facebook (FB) post today, the ‘Emergency Response Exercise: Power Breakdown Management’ programme was held at the traffic
SERIAN: A total allocation of RM1.1 million has been channelled to implement seven Rural Transformation Project (RTP) initiatives in the Tebedu constituency. The project site handover session was conducted through a document signing ceremony witnessed by Tebedu state assemblyman, Dr Simon Sinang Bada, at the working site area today (Feb
KUCHING: A group of students from Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) gained practical exposure to integrity issues and digital technology through an academic visit to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Kuching and Pustaka Sarawak recently. According to a press release from KKMG, the visit involved 27 students accompanied by six
SARIKEI: Efforts to safeguard water resources in Meradong have been strengthened with several river conservation projects covering Sungai Binatang and Sungai Tulai. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii, said the initiative aims to ensure the sustainability of water resources in the district by maintaining river
BINTANGOR: River safety and cleanliness remain a key priority for the Sarawak Government to safeguard the interests of communities that depend on water transport. Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said this is because rivers play an important role not only as transportation routes but also as lifelines that
SIBU: A total of RM700,000 has been allocated for the renovation and improvement of two longhouses, namely Rumah Sebastian Juntan and Rumah Henry Nor. Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee highlighted that Rumah Sebastian Juntan, which has stood for over a century, has been given
KUCHING: A significant increase in enrolment, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, reflects the overwhelmingly positive response to the implementation of the Sarawak Government’s Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) at four state-owned higher education institutions this year. In stating this, Yayasan Sarawak Director, Datuk Mohamad Junaidi Mohidin,
SARIKEI: River conservation efforts under the Sarikei parliamentary constituency are being strengthened through the implementation of several strategic projects aimed at safeguarding environmental quality in the district. Federal Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister, who is Sarikei Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, said the initiatives are intended to
KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd will carry out early waste collection services in selected areas in the city in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. The company said waste collection in these areas will be conducted one day earlier on Feb 16 (Monday), during the eve of
