Author: News Desk

Anjung Usahawan to facilitate Sarikei traders soon

SARIKEI: An Anjung Usahawan Sarikei will be established, offering more comfort to small traders and entrepreneurs, particularly those situated at the Downtown Night Market in Kampung Seberang Sarikei. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said he took the initiative to include the construction

Award winning LCDA recognised for sustainable devt efforts

KUCHING: Land Custody And Development Authority (LCDA) wins the prestigious ‘GLC of the Year – Community at Heart’ Award in the government-linked companies (GLC) category at the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2023. According to a statement by LCDA, it managed to earn the award through its commitment to promoting

Youth shape sustainable tourism in Sarawak

KUCHING: The youth play crucial role in shaping the future of the tourism sector through sustainable and responsible practices. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said that young people have the power to influence their peers and society by setting examples in protecting and

Come together for better effect, Penguang tells Dayak bodies

KUCHING: Dayak associations have been urged to come together, collaborating with the government and local representatives to articulate their perspectives and promote bilateral relations. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government I Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said a political background should not be a deterrent to any association

Limbang residents told to continue supporting devt agenda 

LIMBANG: The people here are called upon to continue supporting the development agenda in realising the Sarawak’s government vision of a prosperous and high-income state by 2030. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said various efforts have been made under the leadership

First Iban police officer attains PhD in law

BY ALLAN JAY & AMYRA VARKISA KUCHING: Supt Dr Collin Babat has etched his name in history as the first Iban police officer in Sarawak and even in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to attain a PhD in law. Currently serving as the deputy police chief of Sibu district police

Sarawak plans road construction using slag

KUCHING: Sarawak is planning to use slag in its future road construction. Slag is a by-product that comes from smelting or refining ore. In a statement, the idea came about during Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas’ visit to the Land Development Department Construction Management Division in Chiba Prefecture

Sarawak sets good example for political stability 

KUCHING: Sarawak sets a far-forward example for voters in the six peninsula states that are facing their respective state election at the moment, namely, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Perlis, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan for its political stability which is beyond question. A columnist with Free Malaysia Today, an independent, bi-lingual news

Sarawak-China ties mutually beneficial: Tiang

KUCHING: Friendship between Sarawak and China have over the years led to mutually beneficial relations. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said the start of the close relations is evident through the co-development of the Friendship Park in the capital city in 2005. “Today, almost

Utilising digital tech for community welfare 

SARIKEI: The younger generation is urged to utilise and embrace digital technology, which helps towards one’s self-improvement and community welfare. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif said that the misuse of digital technology must be avoided as it could have significant consequences. “The Sarawak