Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Additional 23 fire stations required in Sarawak

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG BATU Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has called for the setting up of an additional 23 fire stations to meet the demands of the state’s growing population. “Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director stated that there are only 39 fire stations in our state currently,” he

Federal minister to launch ‘Jiwa dan Kita Madani’ programme in Kuching

KUCHING: Federal Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil will officially inaugurate the ‘Jiwa dan Kita Madani’ programme on May 20 at Mydin, Petra Jaya near here. The programme, according to the Sarawak Information Department (JaPen), aims to enhance the delivery of government services through information marketing, advocacy, patriotic activities,

Promoting healthy aging

KUCHING: Kinohimitsu, a leading brand of collagen drink in Southeast Asia, remains committed in promoting healthy aging through their innovative and effective products. The company recently hosted an appreciation dinner to promote healthy living and wellness. “I am delighted to share that Kinohimitsu has maintained its position as the number

Human resource strengthening for environmental health service enhancement

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI THE Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government recognises the significance of reinforcing human resources in the field of environmental health services. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II, Michael Tiang Ming Tee highlighted the ongoing organisational restructuring efforts aimed at meeting

Huang wants contractors to take ownership of potholes

CONTRACTORS working on the Pan Borneo project must comply with safety standards so as not to endanger road users. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii disclosed that his team had made several complaints and met with the contractors on the issue of potholes along the Pan Borneo road in

FDI to create 3,800 jobs, says deputy minister

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) is expected to create about 3,800 job opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said a total investment of RM9.6 billion has been approved from 2022 until the first quarter of 2023.

Make State Constitution easily available to schools, varsities: Analyst  

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: It is important for some of the printed copies of the State Constitution to be distributed to educational institutions. Academician and political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said the State Constitution is an important reference point for research and education.

DUN okays reprinting of 10,000 copies of State Constitution

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY THE motion to reprint 10,000 copies of the State Constitution was passed during the third day of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. The motion was moved by Deputy Premier and Second Minister of Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar

Sarawak airline will not focus on profits alone: Fazzrudin

By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA THE Sarawak-owned airline will not be operated solely on the basis of making profits. Chief political secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said that rather, as the government’s responsibility, the airline will provide adequate and fair connectivity to the people. “The

Proposed Mukah heritage and cultural village gets priority

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI THE proposal to create a heritage and cultural village in Mukah will be a priority under the tourism development list for the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA). Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the cultural heritage of the Malanau community