KUCHING: The percentage of children in Sarawak who are receiving early education prior to entering primary school has surged to an impressive 98.85 per cent this year. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah lauded this increase as a noteworthy achievement. “We take pride in granting access to early childhood education, including within
KUCHING: Organisers of the Kenyalang Journalism Award (KJA) 2023 have invited Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to grace the media event slated for Nov 24. The invitation was extended when a delegation from the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) and the three main sponsors of
BETONG: Betong MP Dr. Richard Rapu recently visited the site to assess the road repair project leading to Rh Selangking. According to a statement from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the purpose of the visit was to personally evaluate the ongoing road repair efforts, especially in areas affected by
MARUDI: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development aims to improve lives in rural areas and make them more prosperous. Its deputy minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said the ministry is working to improve its plans and programmes. These plans cover many things like building roads and bridges, helping businesses grow,
TANJUNG MANIS: The Tanjung Manis Fishing Safari 2023 not only attracts anglers but also promotes the beauty, uniqueness and serenity of Kuala Rajang. Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said the programme, organised by STIDC, is no stranger to the local community because it was
KUALA LUMPUR: Amari Kuala Lumpur is delighted to announce that it has been named the winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Award for Best Luxury City Hotel in Malaysia for 2023. Operated by ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry with over five decades of management experience, Amari
RAJANG: A total of RM30 million has been approved by the state government for the development of artificial reefs for both commercial and sport fishing. The development of these artificial reefs will be carried out by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) along the coast of Kampung Rajang. Deputy Minister of
LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said several sports and recreation facilities are now being implemented here. “As such, it is hoped that there will be more involvement of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in jointly organising activities that benefit the people,” he said. He said this when officiating
TEBEDU: Bringing together events and festivals in the Tebedu area could create new economic opportunities and boost Sarawak’s tourism industry. Tebedu assemblyman Dr. Simon Sinang Bada said that having more tourism activities here is important for improving the local people’s lives. “Today’s Serian Eco Run holds significance for us as
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