BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Big industries in Sarawak need to see the direction of the state government so that they can work together to fulfil the green agenda in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PDCS 2030), said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: A total of 57 students were honoured at the Prodigy Royal Festival (PRG) 2023 – A Celebration of Music and Literacy, during an award ceremony held at the Chemsain Auditorium here today. The recipients comprised 24 students who received the Associated Board of the Royal
SIBU: The National Registration Department (NRD) MEKAR Unit will visit Liana Sari Santud’s family residence soon. In a statement today, NRD said that it was to provide advisory services regarding the eligibility criteria under the applicable laws and regulations for her to apply and obtain identification documents. “Based on the investigation conducted
The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in the Lawas District, starting from 8am to 8pm on Monday (July 10). The affected areas include the entire Lawas District, except for Jalan Punang, Kuala Lawas, and Merapok. The disruption is due to
Special attention is being given to repairing the critical section of Jalan Bakun, spanning 7km, particularly at kilometre 45. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the estimated cost for the required repairs is RM15 million. During a visit to the project site near the Bakun Junction yesterday (July
The search and rescue (SAR) efforts to find the final victim of the Air Putih water surge tragedy, 14-year-old Putri Nor Fatin Karim, are still underway. The operation is employing a targeted search approach, focusing on the specific area where the victim was last located, while also expanding the search
BY JAMES WONG MIRI: The public is invited to attend the Miri Division Al-Quran Recitation Ceremony, to be held at the Darul Khairat Bakam Mosque here on July 27 to 28. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan will be gracing the ceremony on July 28. The recitation ceremony
KUCHING: MCIS Insurance Berhad (MCIS Life) has recently pledged RM1mil towards planting 5,000 endemic rainforest trees within the vicinity of its sustainability site, named the MCIS Life Legacy Forest Sireh Park, located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to conserve and protect the environment,
SERIAN: A fund amounting to RM500,000 has been approved for the repair of a collapsed retaining wall in Kampung Hilir here, says Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. The village has been frequently affected by floods during the dry season, emphasising the urgency of repairing the wall to prevent further disasters.
BY FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The government will review the public service salary scheme across the country and the discussions on it will be brought to the Cabinet meeting next week. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made because no salary increment had been given for quite