MUKAH: The digitalisation of the retail sector is one of the key measures in strengthening Malaysia’s domestic trade, particularly in Sarawak. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine emphasised that this was a crucial matter for both traders and consumers. “With the introduction of the Retail Sector Digitalisation Initiative ReDI Travel Programme for
MUKAH: The Ministry of Education Malaysia MOE has been urged to review its annual school allocations for Sarawak, with concerns raised over insufficient funding, particularly for student participation in competitions beyond district or state borders. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said the current allocation was inadequate, especially for covering travel and
MUKAH: Politeknik Mukah (PMU) has proposed a partnership with the Bintulu chapter of the Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs’ Council (DUBS) to strengthen ties between industry and higher-education institutions through a range of educational and training activities. According to a PMU statement, the collaboration was intended to benefit both parties by facilitating
KUCHING: Nominations for the Sarawak State Arts Awards (ASNS) 2025 is now open, starting from 1 June until 1 July. The Sarawak Department for National Culture and Arts (JKKN), in collaboration with the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP), welcomes the nominations from
BALINGIAN: The spirit of unity among the people is vital to ensuring that Sarawak remains peaceful and prosperous. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said that the state must remain united regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. “This is important to safeguard the prosperity and well-being of society in Sarawak. “In
MUKAH: More than 100 people attended the Father’s Day Dinner celebration organised by the Chiang Chuan Mukah Women’s Group held at Richview Canteen on Sunday night. The dinner was held to honour and appreciate the contributions of fathers in conjunction with the upcoming Father’s Day which will be observed on
BALINGIAN: The Smagel team from Indonesia was crowned as the ‘Sky King’ in the Cut String Kite Competition held at the Balingian Waterfront recently. Although they were defeated in the open category, Smagel managed to clinch the title after their kite remained airborne the longest, outlasting 15 other participants in
MUKAH: In view of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha on June 7, Tellian Assemblyman, Royston Valentine, has contributed five sacrificial cows to support religious observances and foster unity within the local community in his constituency. The symbolic handover event took place on Friday evening at Kala Dana Mukah, gathering representatives
DARO: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM58.5 million for the construction of a road linking Kampung Sawai to the main road leading to Sibu. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said the infrastructure project is expected to ease mobility, enhance the local transportation system, and unlock greater economic potential
MUKAH: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are no longer unfamiliar to the people here, said Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) chairman, Aini Suhaili. According to him, this is because the goals relate to daily aspects of life such as education, health, environment, employment, and social justice. “Just like the