PADAWAN: Venturing into the coffee business can be a lucrative opportunity for farmers to increase their income in the long term, according to Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. The state government is focusing on coffee cultivation and will establish a coffee collection and packaging
SPAOH: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has requested the assistance of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development in developing the Betong Division. This appeal was made during a ‘Ngiling Tikai’ gathering at Rh Entri Lengkoi in Samu here which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri
BY JACINTHA JOLENE and ALEXANDRA LORNA SRI AMAN: Will Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) be helping its Unity Government partners drum up support for the coalition ahead of the upcoming six state elections in the peninsula? Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hinted as much at a press conference
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KOTA SAMARAHAN: There are actually six types of domestic violence: verbal, monetary, social, sexual, mental, and physical abuse. During a talk on domestic violence at La Promenade Mall on Saturday, Mary Ulok, a senior social worker from the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) said that
KUCHING: The organic waste composting at Petanak Market and Stutong Community Market helps redirect almost 21 tonnes of waste from the landfill every quarter, extending its life expectancy. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the council is actively involved in the initiative to
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) has allocated funds for the construction of drainage systems for several villages here. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said a total of RM300,000 has been allocated for the construction of drains in Kampung Merdang Gayam, Kampung Merdang Lumut, Kampung Sungai Empit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The MAKANSARI FOODSTREET has been established at the Aiman Mall area here with the aim of providing convenience for university students in the vicinity, says Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said the newly completed eatery offers a wide range of affordable food and
BY ZAHID ZAKI KUCHING: The Matang Scout-Girl Guide Campsite is set to undergo restoration and revitalization, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Sarawak Scout Council (SSC) deputy president Datuk Mohamad Safri Abdillah said the project has been entrusted to the Public Works Department (PWD),
Students from the Teachers Education Institute (IPG) are not eligible for the eBeliaRahmah initiative as they already receive a monthly living allowance of RM450, according to Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deputy Finance Minister clarified that the claim suggesting IPG students were excluded from receiving eBeliaRahmah benefits is untrue. “Unlike
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit several areas in Sarawak until 4pm. Today (July 2). The affected regions include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Song, Kapit, Bintulu, Subis, Miri, Marudi, and Limbang. This warning indicates