KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen is currently under observation at the hospital after having been diagnosed with dengue fever. In a Facebook posting, Chong said that since last Thursday (May 4), he was having fever and muscle ache on and off. “Done COVID-19 test twice, both negative. Was happy
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KOTA SAMARAHAN: Non-revenue water (NRW) caused by pipe leakage is a critical issue that requires attention. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that the lack of proper utility corridors for distribution pipes in the past resulted in NRW. “In
KUCHING: The ‘Handling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace’ programme is one of the Ministry of Transport Sarawak’s (MoTS) early steps to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. According to MoTS permanent secretary Alice Jawan Empaling, the programme aimed to increase awareness and understanding on the meaning of sexual harassment, the
BY MA CHEE SENG & ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) collected a total of RM4.05 million in zakat fitrah (tithe) throughout the Ramadan period. Its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said the collection was based on a payment rate of RM7 for each individual.
SRI AMAN: The younger generation is urged to grab employment opportunities from agencies that offer jobs in the plantation and sales service sectors. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that the sector has great potential and can benefit the local community as the
LONDON: Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Kurdi Taib attended two separate functions in London yesterday (May 8). Raghad was present to lend support to the London Craft Week 2023 event held at the High Commission of Malaysia in Londonwhich Malaysia is participating under the patronage of Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong TunkuAzizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. The Sarawak delegation was led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg whose presence strengthened Sarawak’s commitment
BANGI: Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Hipni recently gave a rundown on the government’spolicies and regulations to promote sustainable industries and how industry leaders can collaborate with policymakers to effect a change. He was a panellist for the first Malaysian Clean Air International Forum 2023 (MACIF 1.0) programme entitled ‘Sustainable Industries – Mitigation Strategies Towards Blue Skies’ held
KAKUS: The highly anticipated Tatau Festival is set to take place in the first and second week of August this year. The festival, which is well known for its exciting activities and competitions, is expected to bring a significant economic boost to the local community. According to Minister in the
KUCHING: Sarawak craft goes digital with e-commerce platform Saratage (saratage.my) to further promote the state’s heritage products. The website, developed and designed by the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Commercial, was launched by Malaysia’ Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah at a Malaysia crafts exhibition held in
KUCHING: Sarawak manufacturers have been encouraged to visit a new deep sea port in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, as there are plenty of potential business opportunities. Sarawak Manufacturers Association (SMA) said this was mentioned by Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono during SMA’s recent courtesy call