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
KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is in the federal capital to attend the 271st Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara. Wan Junaidi arrived at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, at 3.10 pm yesterday together with Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd
KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Desa Wira are banking on a flood mitigation project here to reduce recurring floods that have disrupted lives and damaged properties for years. Heavy rainfall on Dec 31 last year and in January this year forced 277 residents from 73 families to evacuate to relief centres
DARO: The implementation of the Jalan Rumah Jingga project is set to significantly improve rural connectivity in the Sungai Lengan area. It will provide a safer and more systematic access route for local communities while supporting socio-economic activities and access to education. The project, officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony
BY SALLEH IMMUN MUKAH: Residents across Mukah have warmly welcomed the government’s one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) payment, which became available for use via MyKad on Monday (Feb 9), bringing much-needed relief to households grappling with rising living costs. The initiative, which provides direct assistance to all Malaysians, has
KUCHING: The Institute of Continuing Education & Professional Studies (iCEPS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, continues to broaden access to higher education through its flexible part-time Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree programmes designed for working adults and lifelong learners. Structured to accommodate professional and personal commitments, the programmes enable learners to
